vasopressor

vas·o·pres·sor

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vas-oh-pres-er, vey-zoh-]
- /ˈvæs oʊˌprɛs ər, ˈveɪ zoʊ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vas-oh-pres-er, vey-zoh-]
- /ˈvæs oʊˌprɛs ər, ˈveɪ zoʊ-/

Definitions of vasopressor word

noun vasopressor a hormone, as epinephrine, or other agent that raises the blood pressure by causing contraction of the arteriole muscles, narrowing the arteriole passage. 1
adjective vasopressor causing an increase in blood pressure by constricting the arteries 0
noun vasopressor a substance that has such an effect 0
adjective vasopressor causing a rise in blood pressure by constricting blood vessels 0
noun vasopressor a substance causing such a rise 0
noun vasopressor (medicine) an agent that causes such constriction. 0

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Origin of vasopressor

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; vaso- + pressor

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Parts of speech for Vasopressor

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vasopressor popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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