Receptors
9 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Cells or groups of cells that detect stimuli and initiate responses in the nervous system. Protein molecules that receive and bind to specific substances.
“Pain receptors in the skin send signals to the brain when tissue is damaged.”
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Not typically used due to plural form; contains 'RECEPT' root
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