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adrenoreceptor

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[uh-dree-noh-ri-sep-ter] / əˌdri noʊ rɪˈsɛp tər /

noun

Biochemistry, Physiology.

a receptor that binds with epinephrine, norepinephrine, or related compounds.

Etymology

Origin of adrenoreceptor

adreno- + receptor

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