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be′ta recep′tor, [Biochem., Physiol.]
  1. Biochemistry, Drugs, Physiologya 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, be′ta-re•cep′tor. Also called beta-adrenergic receptor. Cf. alpha receptor. 
  • 1960–65

'beta receptor' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
alpha receptor - beta-adrenergic - beta-adrenergic receptor

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