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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

receptors

/riˈsɛptərz/ noun · British & US
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What does receptors mean?

noun

A receptor is a molecule that receives a signal from outside the cell, such as a hormone or neurotransmitter, and triggers a response within the cell. Receptors can be found on the surface of cells or inside the cell.

Example

"The binding of the hormone to its receptor triggers a cascade of intracellular signaling events."

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