pressor
[ pres-er ]
/ ˈprɛs ər /
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adjective Physiology.
causing an increase in blood pressure; causing vasoconstriction.
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British Dictionary definitions for pressor
pressor
/ (ˈprɛsə, -sɔː) /
adjective
physiol relating to or producing an increase in blood pressure
Word Origin for pressor
C19: from Latin premere to press
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Medical definitions for pressor
pressor
[ prĕs′ôr′, -ər ]
adj.
Producing increased blood pressure.
Causing constriction of the blood vessels.
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