beta adrenoceptor
/ˌbeɪtə əˌdriːnəˈsɛptər/
noun
- A type of receptor on cells that responds to adrenaline and noradrenaline, found mainly in the heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
- Some asthma medications work by relaxing the airways through beta-adrenoceptors.
- Beta-adrenoceptors in the heart help control how fast it beats.
- Doctors study beta-adrenoceptors to understand how stress affects the body.