レセプター

noun

receptor

Biochemistry term for a molecule that receives and responds to a signal, such as a hormone or neurotransmitter.

See also: 受容体

• この薬くすりは特とく定ていのレセプターに結けつ合ごうする。

  This drug binds to a specific receptor.

noun

sensory receptor

Physiology term for a structure that detects stimuli, such as light, sound, or touch.

See also: 受容器

• 皮ひ膚ふには温おん度どを感かんじるレセプターがある。

  The skin has receptors that sense temperature.