What does receptor mean?
A molecule or part of a cell that receives a signal from outside the cell and responds to it by triggering a specific reaction or process. In pharmacology, a receptor is a protein that binds to a specific drug or neurotransmitter.
Example
"The receptor on the cell membrane recognized the hormone and triggered a response that increased glucose uptake."
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