opiate receptor
n.
Any of various cell membrane receptors that can bind with morphine and other opiates; concentrations of such receptors are especially high in regions of the brain having pain-related functions.
Nearby words
ophthalmoscopy, ophthalmovascular, ophüls, ophüls, max, opiate, opiate receptor, opiatic, opine, opinicus, opinion, opinion poll
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