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Meaning of receptoral in English:

receptoral

adjective

Physiology

  • Of or relating to a receptor or receptors (especially photoreceptors). Compare "receptor", 4.

Pronunciation

receptoral

/rɪˈsɛpt(ə)rəl/ /rɪˈsɛpt(ə)r(ə)l/

Origin

Early 20th century. From receptor + -al.