BreastCancer.org

mobile

Search

Back to Dictionary: H

hormone receptor

(HOAR-moan ree-SEP-tir)

A protein on the surface or inside a cell. It connects to a certain hormone and causes changes in the cell.

Read more about hormone receptors.

Audio contributed by: Jane Leeves

Who We Are

Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer and breast health as well as an active and supportive online community.