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Pronunciation: /riˈsɛptər/

receptor

Definition

A molecule inside or on the surface of a cell that binds to a specific substance and causes a specific effect in the cell.

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Anktiva

mTOR

methylnaltrexone bromide

percutaneous ethanol injection

chewing tobacco

conjunctivitis

menopausal hormone therapy

citalopram

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COPP-ABV regimen

nirogacestat hydrobromide

zirconium Zr 89-labeled anti-PIGF monoclonal antibody RO5323441

SOS1 inhibitor MRTX0902

nanoscale coordination polymer nanoparticles CPI-100

clindamycin/hydrocortisone lotion

Theochron

Topidex

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sporadic cancer

whole exome sequencing

FDR

sebaceous epithelioma

linkage disequilibrium

unclassified variant

specificity

autosomal recessive inheritance

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