Meaning ofreceptorin English

Noun

1. one who receives or harbors something; a fugitive
   The police considered the stranger a potential receptor for the stolen goods.
2. a cell protein binding specific molecules; controlling functions
   The insulin receptor on the cell surface plays a crucial role in glucose regulation.
3. a cell or structure responding to sensory stimuli
   The receptor in the eye detects light and sends signals to the brain.