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RECEPTEUR CHIMIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
  • Biotechnology
DEF

A receptor adapted for excitation by a chemical substance.

CONT

Clinical management of heart failure. Digitalis glycosides. ... In fact, the gastrointestinal symptoms actually arise from the effects of digitalis on the chemoreceptor trigger zone in the medulla rather than as a result of direct irritation of the gastrointestinal system.

Key term(s)
  • chemoceptor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
  • Biotechnologie
DEF

[Récepteur qui] réagit à la stimulation chimique d'une cellule nerveuse sensitive.

Key term(s)
  • récepteur chimique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistema nervioso
  • Biotecnología
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