alpha-receptor
al·pha-re·cep·tor
A a Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [al-fuh ri-sep-ter]
- /ˈæl fə rɪˈsɛp tər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [al-fuh ri-sep-ter]
- /ˈæl fə rɪˈsɛp tər/
Definition of alpha-receptor word
- noun alpha-receptor a site on a cell that, upon interaction with epinephrine or norepinephrine, controls vasoconstriction, intestinal relaxation, pupil dilation, and other physiological processes. 1
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Origin of alpha-receptor
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65
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Parts of speech for Alpha-receptor
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alpha-receptor popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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