pressor Synonyms
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pressor Meaning
pressor (n)
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
pressor (a)
increasing (or tending to increase) blood pressure
FAQs About the word pressor
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
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The physician administered a pressor to elevate the patient's low blood pressure.
The pressor's rapid action resulted in an immediate increase in the patient's vital signs.
In cases of severe hypotension, pressor medications are essential to maintain tissue perfusion.
The nurse closely monitored the patient's response to the pressor, adjusting the dosage as needed.
