receptor
|re-cep-tor|
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/rɪˈsɛptər/
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/rɪˈsɛptə/
receiver of stimuli
Etymology
Etymology Information
'receptor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'receptor', where 'recept-' meant 'received'.
Historical Evolution
'receptor' changed from the Latin word 'receptor' and eventually became the modern English word 'receptor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who receives', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a structure that receives stimuli'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a specialized cell or group of nerve endings that responds to sensory stimuli.
The receptors in the skin detect changes in temperature.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42