Pressor
adjective, Physiology.
1.
causing an increase in blood pressure; causing vasoconstriction.
adjective
1.
(physiol) relating to or producing an increase in blood pressure
pressor pres·sor (prěs’ôr’, -ər)
adj.
Producing increased blood pressure.
Causing constriction of the blood vessels.
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