receptor

A noun referring to a cellular structure that mediates between a chemical agent acting on nervous tissue and the physiological response, or an organ with nerve endings that respond to stimulation.

• 🇩🇪Eine zelluläre Struktur, die die Wechselwirkung zwischen einem chemischen Agens, das auf Nervengewebe wirkt, und einer physiologischen Antwort vermittelt; auch ein Organ mit Nervenendigungen, die auf Reize reagieren. Allgemeiner: eine Vorrichtung oder Struktur, die Signale oder Substanzen empfängt und weiterleitet.

1. Cellular receptor C1 formal scientific

   A specialized protein molecule on the surface or inside a cell that binds to specific substances, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, to trigger a cellular response.

   • The drug binds to specific receptors on the cell surface.
   • Hormones interact with their target cells through receptor proteins.
   • Scientists are studying how these receptors mediate pain signals.

   🇩🇪Zellrezeptor

2. Sensory receptor C1 formal scientific

   A specialized nerve ending or organ that detects stimuli from the environment, such as light, sound, touch, or chemicals, and converts them into nerve impulses.

   • The retina contains light-sensitive receptors called rods and cones.
   • Taste buds are receptors that respond to different flavors.
   • Pain receptors in the skin alert the body to potential injury.

   🇩🇪Sinnesrezeptor

   Synonyme: detectorend organsense organsensor

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• receptor's possessive singular form