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receptor

/rɪˈseptər/ American
  • n. 受体, 感受器
Definition
  • n. a cell or organ that detects signals such as light, heat, or chemicals
Example
Nerve cells use a receptor to detect changes in temperature.
神经细胞利用受体来感知温度的变化。