protoreceptor en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *pér Proto-Indo-European *-o Proto-Indo-European *próder. Ancient Greek πρό (pró) Ancient Greek -ᾰτος (-ătos) Ancient Greek πρῶτος (prôtos) Ancient Greek πρωτο- (prōto-)lbor. English proto- English receptor English protoreceptor From proto- + receptor.
Meanings
- A nerve ending or similar group of specialist cells that are sensitive to light.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| protoreceptors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |