Como Pronunciar "receptor"
word
ɹiˈsɛptɝ
ri-SEP-ter
ɹɪsˈɛptɐ
ri-SEP-tuh
Definição
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.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ɹiˈsɛptɝ
Inglês Britânico
ɹɪsˈɛptɐ
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
ri-SEP-ter
UK
ri-SEP-tuh
Ouça em Contexto
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.