receptor site

receptor site

a region of specialized membrane on the surface of a cell (e.g., a neuron) that contains receptor molecules that receive and react with particular messenger molecules (e.g., neurotransmitters).

Related Terms

acute onset

acute onset a sudden, rapid, or unanticipated development o...

alcohol derivative

alcohol derivative any drug that utilizes the sedative and...

fine tremor

fine tremor see tremor.

color circle

color circle 1. an array of chromatic colors around the cir...

Bcl-2

Bcl-2 n. a family of genes whose protein products regulate...

cluster-randomized trial

cluster-randomized trial see group-randomized trial.

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter R

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z