PRESSOR
\pɹˈɛsə], \pɹˈɛsə], \p_ɹ_ˈɛ_s_ə]\
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Causing, or giving rise to, pressure or to an increase of pressure; as, pressor nerve fibers, stimulation of which excites the vasomotor center, thus causing a stronger contraction of the arteries and consequently an increase of the arterial blood pressure; -- opposed to depressor.
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