alpha-receptor
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noun \ˈal-fə-ri-ˌsep-tər\Definition of ALPHA-RECEPTOR
: any of a group of receptors that are present on cell surfaces of some effector organs and tissues innervated by the sympathetic nervous system and that mediate certain physiological responses (as vasoconstriction, relaxation of intestinal muscle, and contraction of most smooth muscle) when bound by specific adrenergic agents — compare beta-receptor
First Known Use of ALPHA-RECEPTOR
1961
al·pha–re·cep·tor
noun \ˈal-fə-ri-ˌsep-tər\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ALPHA–RECEPTOR
: any of a group of receptors that are present on cell surfaces of some effector organs and tissues innervated by the sympathetic nervous system and that mediate certain physiological responses (as vasoconstriction, relaxation of intestinal muscle, and contraction of most smooth muscle) when bound by specific adrenergic agents—compare beta-receptor
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