pressor
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pres·sor
(prĕs'ôr', -ər) 
adj.
Causing an increase in blood pressure.
adj.
Causing an increase in blood pressure.
[Late Latin, one who presses, from Latin pressus, past participle of premere, to press. See press1.]
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(prĕs'ôr', -ər)
adj.
adj.
- Producing increased blood pressure.
- Causing constriction of the blood vessels.
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(in physiology)
- of, relating to, or bringing about an increase in arterial blood pressure.
- any drug or other agent that has a pressor effect.
| presequence, presenilin, presecretory polypeptide | |
| pressure, pressure dialysis, pressure homogenization |
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