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receptor [rɪ'septə] n
gen. Empfänger m; Rezeptor m; Empfangseinrichtung einer Zelle oder eines Organs
chem. Empfaenger m; Strahlungsempfaenger m
coal. empfangende Patrone
emerg.care Rezeptor m
med. Membranrezeptor m
phys. Strahlungsempfänger m; Empfänger m (Rezeptor)
μ-receptor n
pharma. MU-Rezeptor m
receptors n
gen. Rezeptoren m
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receptor [rɪ'septə] n
med. A protein that is located inside or on the surface of a cell and that binds to a specific substance, such as a hormone, antigen, virus, or neurotransmitter. The binding of the substance to the cell receptor causes a change in the activity of the cell. In order to enter a host cell, HIV must first bind to receptors on the host cell. see also CD4 receptor
receptor: 315 phrases in 12 subjects
Agriculture1
Biology1
Chemistry2
Earth sciences7
Emergency medical care2
Environment3
General18
Health care27
Medical228
Pharmacy and pharmacology18
Physics4
Technology4

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