taste receptor
US /ˈteɪst rɪˌsɛptər/
UK /ˈteɪst rɪˌsɛptə/
名詞
味覺受體
a sensory receptor cell that detects taste stimuli, located primarily in taste buds on the tongue
範例:
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Each taste receptor is specialized to detect one of the five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, or umami.
每個味覺受體都專門檢測五種基本味覺之一：甜、酸、鹹、苦或鮮。
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Damage to taste receptors can lead to a diminished sense of taste.
味覺受體受損可能導致味覺減退。