chemoreception en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree New Latin chēmīader. English chemo- English reception English chemoreception From chemo- + reception.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) the physiological sensory response of a sense organ to a chemical stimulus
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chemoreceptions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
chemoreceptivity · chemosensor · chemoreceptive
Translations (2)
pt quimiorrecepção (physiological response) · es quimiorrecepción (physiological response)