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ALPHA RECEPTOR Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the phrase alpha receptor. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase alpha receptor. (close relations)
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alpha-adrenoceptor
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noun

• receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasoconstriction and relaxation of intestinal muscles and contraction of smooth muscles)

alpha-adrenergic receptor
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• receptors postulated to exist on nerve cell membranes of the sympathetic nervous system in order to explain the specificity of certain agents that affect only some sympathetic activities (such as vasoconstriction and relaxation of intestinal muscles and contraction of smooth muscles)

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