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DEPRESSOR

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Depressor.

Depressor - as a noun

Any skeletal muscle that draws a body part down

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depressor muscle

Any nerve whose activity tends to reduce the activity or tone of the body part it serves

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depressor nerve

A device used by physician to press a part down or aside

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The doctor prescribed an antidepressant as a natural depressor to help manage her symptoms."
"The barbiturates act as central nervous system depressors, inducing sleep and relaxation."
"I accidentally spilled coffee on my textbook, causing the pages to stick together and become depressors."
"The metal plate on the car's brake pedal acted as a depressor when pressure was applied."
"The elevator button serves as a depressor, signaling the lift to stop at the desired floor."
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Word Game Points

Is DEPRESSOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, depressor is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEPRESSOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DEPRESSOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, depressor is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEPRESSOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DEPRESSOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, depressor is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEPRESSOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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