Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Pressor.
Pressor - as an adjective
Increasing (or tending to increase) blood pressure
Example: "Pressor reflexes"
Pressor - as a noun
Any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vasoconstrictivevasoconstrictor22Hypernyms (Closely Related)
agent6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
adrenergic14adrenergic drugangiotensin12angiotonin
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Example Sentences
"The patient's blood pressure dropped significantly, so the doctor administered a pressor to increase it."
"The nurse carefully monitored the patient's vital signs while administering the pressor."
"There are different types of pressors available to treat hypotension."
"The pressor medication had a quick and effective effect in raising the patient's blood pressure."
"The doctor decided to initiate pressor therapy to address the severe hypotension."
Word Game Points
Is PRESSOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pressor is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRESSOR has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is PRESSOR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pressor is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRESSOR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is PRESSOR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pressor is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRESSOR has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
