stres·sor

(strĕs′ər)

An agent, condition, or other stimulus that causes stress to an organism.

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stressor

(ˈstrɛsə)

an event, experience, etc, that causes stress

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stres•sor

(ˈstrɛs ər, -ɔr)

n.

a stimulus causing stress.

[1950–55]

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Noun

stressor - any agent that causes stress to an organism

agent - an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents"

Translations

stressor

[ˈstrɛsə^r] n (= stress factor) → facteur m de stressstress pattern n → schéma m accentuelstress-related [ˌstrɛsrɪˈleɪtɪd] adj [illness] → lié(e) au stress

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

stressor

n estresor m

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Leger, Ph.D., from the University of California, Irvine, and colleagues examined the correlation between negative affect that lingers a day after a minor stressor and health-related outcomes.

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In Table 1, the chi square outcomes for binge drinking by each stressor are also noted.

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In other words, he established the fact that stress response to a stressor is wear and tear of the body.

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They theorize that, "stress is not a direct response to a stressor but rather one's resources and ability to cope mediate the stress response and are amenable to change, thus allowing stress to be controllable".

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