BETA RECEPTOR


Meaning of BETA RECEPTOR in English

Biochem., Physiol.

a site on a cell, as of the heart, that, upon interaction with epinephrine or norepinephrine, controls heartbeat and heart contractability, vasodilation, smooth muscle inhibition, and other physiological processes.

Also, beta-receptor . Also called beta-adrenergic receptor . Cf. alpha receptor .

[ 1960-65 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .