receptores
1. Biological proteins or nerve endings that receive and respond to stimuli such as light, heat, or chemical signals
The eye contains millions of photoreceptors that detect light.
O olho contém milhões de fotorreceptores que detectam a luz.
2. Devices or organisms that receive signals, information, or messages from a source
The cell phone acts as a receiver of radio signals from nearby receptors.
O telefone celular funciona como um receptor de sinais de rádio de receptores próximos.
3. In telecommunications, equipment designed to pick up transmitted signals
The satellite receptors captured the broadcast signal.
Os receptores de satélite capturam o sinal transmitido.
The term 'receptors' is primarily used in scientific, medical, and technological contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in biology classes, neuroscience research, and pharmaceutical discussions. The concept is universally understood across both cultures due to its technical nature.
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