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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-pres-er nurv]
- /dɪˈprɛs ər nɜrv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-pres-er nurv]
- /dɪˈprɛs ər nɜrv/
Definitions of depressor nerve words
- noun depressor nerve any nerve that when stimulated produces a fall in blood pressure by dilating the arteries or lowering the heartbeat 3
- noun depressor nerve a person or thing that depresses. 1
- noun depressor nerve Surgery. an instrument for pressing down a protruding part, as a tongue depressor. 1
- noun depressor nerve Anatomy. a muscle that draws down a part of the body, as the corner of the mouth. Compare levator. Also called depressor nerve. a nerve that, when stimulated, induces a decrease in activity, as a slowed heartbeat. 1
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Origin of depressor nerve
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Late Latin, derivative of Latin dēprimere (see depress, -tor)
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Parts of speech for Depressor nerve
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depressor nerve popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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