What is the meaning of Receptor?

One who receives something or someone; in particular, one who harbors a fugitive.

A protein on a cell wall that binds with specific molecules so that they can be absorbed into the cell in order to control certain functions.

Any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli.

receptive

receptor

sensory receptor (protein on a cell wall that responds to sensory stimuli)

receptor (any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli)

sensor (automatic warning device, sensitive to changes in certain physical quantities)

Brazilian Portuguese standard spelling of recetor.

Brazilian Portuguese standard spelling of recetor.

receiving

receiver

receptor

receiving

receiver, receptor, recipient

catcher

Source: wiktionary.org