receptor
Plural: receptors
Noun
- a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response
- an organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation
- A 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.
- Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.
- One who receives something or someone; in particular, one who harbors a fugitive.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English receptour, from Old French receptour or Latin receptōrius, from recipiō (“receive”), from re- (“back”) + capiō (“I hold”).
Synonyms
sense organ, sensory receptor
Antonyms
Scrabble Score: 12
receptor is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL wordreceptor is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
receptor is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 14
receptor is a valid Words With Friends word