alpha receptor
or al·pha-re·cep·tor
- a site on a cell that, upon interaction with epinephrine or norepinephrine, controls vasoconstriction, intestinal relaxation, pupil dilation, and other physiological processes.
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Compare beta receptor.
Origin of alpha receptor
First recorded in 1960–65
Also called alpha-adrenergic receptor.
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