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alpha receptor
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noun
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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Also called alpha-adrenergic receptor.
Compare beta receptor.
Origin of alpha receptor
First recorded in 1960–65
Words nearby alpha receptor
alphanumeric, alpha particle, alpha privative, alpha radiation, alpha ray, alpha receptor, alpha rhythm, alpha stock, alpha test, alpha-tocopherol, alphavirus
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Medical definitions for alpha receptor
alpha-receptor
n.
alpha-adrenergic receptor
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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