Meaning
receptor
- A biological structure or sensory nerve terminal that responds to specific stimuli.
In a sentence
Questo farmaco agisce legandosi a specifici recettori nel cervello.
This drug acts by binding to specific receptors in the brain.
I recettori della retina convertono la luce in impulsi elettrici.
The receptors of the retina convert light into electrical impulses.
La mutazione genetica impedisce al recettore di funzionare correttamente.
The genetic mutation prevents the receptor from functioning properly.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| recettore | masculine · singular |
| recettori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used mostly in scientific, medical, and physiological contexts.
- The feminine form 'recettrice' exists primarily as an adjective or rare agent noun.