Chemoreceptors

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemoreceptors)

A chemoreceptor, also known as chemosensor, is a sensory receptor that transduces a chemical signal into an action potential. In more general terms, a chemosensor detects certain chemical stimuli in the environment. (Wikipedia)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Chemosensors

Approved Date
19-Apr-2013

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