Meaning Of The Word Chemoreceptor
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Chemoreceptor Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Chemoreceptor?
chemoreceptor in American English
a component of a nerve ending, esp. a protein, that binds chemicals that stimulate sensations of taste, smell, etc. noun: a receptor stimulated by chemical means chemoreceptor in British English noun: a sensory receptor in a biological cell membrane to which an external molecule binds to generate a smell or taste sensation |
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