Receptor
8 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A specialised cell or protein that receives and responds to specific stimuli, particularly in biological or chemical contexts. An organ or structure that detects external signals.
“The pain receptors in her skin sent immediate signals to her brain when she touched the hot pan.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/rɪˈsɛp.tə/
Syllables
re·cep·tor
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Contains two E's and common consonant cluster PT; watch for -OR ending
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Worth 12 points; versatile letter combination for building compound words
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