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vasopressor
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va·so·pres·sor  (vz-prsr)
adj.
Of, relating to, or causing constriction of blood vessels.
n.
An agent that causes a rise in blood pressure.
vasopressor [ˌveɪzəʊˈprɛsə] Med
adj
(Medicine / Pharmacology) (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) causing an increase in blood pressure by constricting the arteries
n
(Medicine / Pharmacology) a substance that has such an effect
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Noun1.vasopressor - any agent that produces vasoconstriction and a rise in blood pressure (usually understood as increased arterial pressure)
pressor, vasoconstrictive, vasoconstrictor - 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
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