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RECEPTORS

(noun)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Receptors.

Receptors - as a noun

A cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anatomical structurebodily structurebody structurecomplex body partstructure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An organ having nerve endings (in the skin or viscera or eye or ear or nose or mouth) that respond to stimulation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sense organsensory receptor
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
organ
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
effector

Example Sentences

"Neurons in the olfactory bulb contain receptors that detect different odors."
"The taste receptors on the tongue allow us to perceive different flavors."
"Pain receptors help us to sense potential damage or injury to our body."
"The skin has various types of receptors that respond to touch, pressure, and temperature."
"Nociceptors are specialized receptors that detect and transmit information about pain."
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Word Game Points

Is RECEPTORS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, receptors is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RECEPTORS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is RECEPTORS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, receptors is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RECEPTORS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is RECEPTORS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, receptors is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RECEPTORS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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