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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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bombesin

MYCN amplification study

investigational drug

protein kinase B

motexafin lutetium

stage II prostate cancer

T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

irreversible toxicity

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VAC regimen

sufentanil citrate

PK-R allosteric activator AG-348

human monoclonal antibody 216

moxifloxacin hydrochloride

alvelestat

tropisetron hydrochloride

anti-VISTA monoclonal antibody W0180

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locus heterogeneity

founder variant

fluorescence in situ hybridization

noninferiority study

splice-site mutation

positive predictive value

cascade genetic testing

genetic counseling

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