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neuroreceptor

neuroreceptor

n. a molecule located in a neuron cell membrane that binds molecules of a particular neurotransmitter, hormone, drug, or the like and initiates a particular response within the neuron. Also called neural receptor; neurotransmitter receptor; receptor molecule.

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