alpha receptor

al·pha re·cep·tor

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-fuh ri-sep-ter]
- /ˈæl fə rɪˈsɛp tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [al-fuh ri-sep-ter]
- /ˈæl fə rɪˈsɛp tər/

Definitions of alpha receptor words

noun alpha receptor a receptor, found on the surface of some cells of the sympathetic nervous system, that is stimulated by adrenergic substances resulting in constriction of blood vessels and contraction of most smooth muscle 3
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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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 61% 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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