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alpha-adrenoceptor

/ˈæl.fə ædˌriː.nəʊˈsɛp.tə/

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noun

/ˈæl.fə ædˌriː.nəʊˈsɛp.tə/C2formalmedical
  • ruТип рецептора, расположенного на мембранах нервных клеток симпатической нервной системы, отвечающий за опосредование специфических физиологических реакций, таких как вазоконстрикция, расслабление мышц кишечника и сокращение гладких мышц.

A type of receptor located on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system, responsible for mediating specific physiological responses such as vasoconstriction, relaxation of intestinal muscles, and contraction of smooth muscles.

  1. Alpha-adrenoceptorC2formalmedical

    A type of receptor found on nerve cell membranes in the sympathetic nervous system that mediates specific physiological responses such as vasoconstriction, relaxation of intestinal muscles, and contraction of smooth muscles.

    ruАльфа-адренорецептор

    • Alpha-adrenoceptors play a key role in regulating blood pressure by controlling blood vessel constriction.
    • Certain medications target alpha-adrenoceptors to treat conditions like hypertension.
    • Stimulation of alpha-adrenoceptors can lead to the contraction of smooth muscles in various organs.

    Synonymsalpha receptoralpha-adrenergic receptor

Forms
  • alpha-adrenoceptors plural form
  • alpha-adrenoceptors' possessive plural form
  • alpha-adrenoceptor's possessive singular form