immunoreceptor en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *mey- Proto-Indo-European *moy-nósder. Proto-Italic *moinos Latin mūnus Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Italic *n̥- Latin in- Proto-Indo-European *-is Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ih₂der.? Proto-Italic *-is Latin -is Latin in- -is Latin immūnisder. Middle French immunbor. Middle English English immune Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English immuno- English receptor English immunoreceptor From immuno- + receptor.
Meanings
- A family of receptors found on leukocytes that regulate cell activity in an immune response.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| immunoreceptors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Src-family kinase-dependent receptor · Non-catalytic tyrosine-phosphorylated receptor (preferred usage)