photoreceptor
pho
ˌfoʊ
fow
to
toʊ
tow
re
ri
cep
ˈsɛp
sep
tor
tər
tēr
British pronunciation
/fˌə‌ʊtə‌ʊɹɪsˈɛptɐ/

Definition & Meaning of "photoreceptor"in English

Photoreceptor
01

a part of a living thing, such as a cell or protein, that senses light and helps the body or plant respond to it

example
Examples
The eye has photoreceptors that detect light and color.
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