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Moderatereceptors
The correct spelling is receptors.
How to pronounce receptors
noun
Say it like: Res-ept-ors
The correct spelling is receptors. 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.
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Definition
noun
- 1.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.
- 2.Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.
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