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 partstructure11Hyponyms (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 receptorHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
lateral linelateral line organenteroceptorinteroceptor16
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exteroceptor23pineal eyethird eyebaroreceptor18chemoreceptor24thermoreceptor23eye6oculus8optic9ear3organ of hearinginner earinternal earlabyrinth17semicircular canalstretch receptor
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
effector16Example 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."
Word Game Points
Is RECEPTORS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, receptors is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordRECEPTORS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is RECEPTORS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, receptors is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRECEPTORS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
