chemoreceptor — [kē′mōri sep′tər, kem΄ōri sep′tər] n. a component of a nerve ending, esp. a protein, that binds chemicals that stimulate sensations of taste, smell, etc. chemoreceptive adj … English World dictionary
Chemoreceptor — A chemoreceptor, also known as chemosensor, is a sensory receptor that transduces a chemical signal into an action potential. In more general terms, a chemosensor detects certain chemical stimuli in the environment. Contents 1 Classes 2 Cellular… … Wikipedia
chemoreceptor — Any cell that is activated by a change in its chemical milieu and results in a nerve impulse. Such cells can be either 1) “transducer” cells innervated by sensory nerve fibers ( e.g., the gustatory receptor cells of the taste buds; … Medical dictionary
Chemoreceptor trigger zone — The chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ), is an area of the medulla that receives inputs from blood borne drugs or hormones, and communicates with the vomiting center, to initiate vomiting. The CTZ is close to the area postrema on the floor of the… … Wikipedia
chemoreceptor — noun Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary Date: 1906 a sense organ (as a taste bud) responding to chemical stimuli … New Collegiate Dictionary
chemoreceptor — the receptors for chemoreception, e.g. taste buds on barbels, skin and in the mouth … Dictionary of ichthyology
chemoreceptor — n. [Gr. chemeia, pert. chemistry; L. receptor] A sense organ stimulated by chemical substances that may be perceived as smell (olfaction) or direct contact … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
chemoreceptor — A cell or group of cells specialized for responding to chemical substances in the environment … Dictionary of molecular biology
chemoreceptor — /kee moh ri sep teuhr, kem oh /, n. Physiol. a receptor stimulated by chemical means. [1905 10; CHEMO + RECEPTOR] * * * … Universalium
chemoreceptor — noun a sense organ, or one of its cells (such as those for the sense of taste or smell), that can respond to a chemical stimulus; a chemosensor See Also: chemoreception, chemosensory … Wiktionary
