receptor

Phonetic Respelling: [ ri-sep-ter ]

Definition:

n. a specialized cell or group of nerve endings that responds to sensory stimuli

Sentence:

A receptor is a protein molecule.

More example sentences:

A receptor is a protein molecule.

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Synonyms:

sense organ; nerve cells; sensorarynerve endings

Antonyms:

effector

How many syllables in receptor?

3 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide receptor into syllables:

re-cep-tor

Receptor rhymes:

Two Syllable Rhymes
- sceptre
- septer
Three Syllable Rhymes
- receptor
Four Syllable Rhymes
- interceptor

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