noun🔗Share수용체A protein on a cell wall that binds with specific molecules so that they can be absorbed into the cell in order to control certain functions."The hormone insulin binds to a receptor on the cell's surface, signaling the cell to absorb sugar from the blood. "호르몬 인슐린은 세포 표면의 수용체에 결합하여 세포가 혈액에서 당을 흡수하도록 신호를 보낸다.physiologybiologybiochemistrymedicineanatomyorganbodyfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share수용체Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli."The taste receptors on my tongue tell me this apple is sweet. "내 혀의 미뢰는 이 사과가 달콤하다고 말해준다.physiologybiologyanatomymedicineorgansensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
