purinoceptor en · NOUN
Etymology
From purine + -o- + ceptor
Meanings
- Any of a family of plasma membrane substances involved in cellular functions such as vascular reactivity, apoptosis and cytokine secretion
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| purinergic receptor | alternative | lexicographic | |
| purinoceptors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |