كيف تنطق "receptor"
word
ɹiˈsɛptɝ
ri-SEP-ter
ɹɪsˈɛptɐ
ri-SEP-tuh
التعريف
A receptor is a part of a cell or system that receives and responds to signals, such as chemicals, light, or sound. In science, it usually refers to proteins in the body that detect signals or stimuli.
نسخ IPA
الإنجليزية الأمريكية
ɹiˈsɛptɝ
الإنجليزية البريطانية
ɹɪsˈɛptɐ
نطق مبسط
أمريكي
ri-SEP-ter
بريطاني
ri-SEP-tuh
استمع في السياق
A hormone binds to its receptor in the cell membrane.
Light detected by an eye's receptors helps us see.
Some medicines block pain receptors in the brain.
Your nose has different smell receptors for every type of scent.