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receptor Synonyms

Another word for receptor

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• noun (Context 1)

A specialized cell, organ, or sensory nerve ending that responds to external or internal stimuli (such as light, heat, pressure, or sound) and transmits a signal to a sensory nerve.

Usage Example

"When you touch a hot stove, pain receptors in your skin immediately send warning signals to your brain."

Strong
sensor

Opposites of receptor

The opposite of receptor shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

effector
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• Nearby Words

receptively
receptiveness
receptivity
receptor
recertification
recertify
recess

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Receptor. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/receptor
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