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depressor /de·pres·sor/ (de-pres´er) 1. that which causes depression, as a muscle, agent, or instrument. 2. depressor nerve.
depressor anything that depresses, as a muscle, agent or instrument, or an afferent nerve, whose stimulation causes a fall in blood pressure. tongue depressor an instrument for pressing down the tongue, usually for purposes of visualizing the soft palate and posterior pharynx. |
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DEPRESSOR Book of the Dead 7"--I wanted to share the existence of this local-crusted, industrial-strength, thrash-grind unit. For example, you might ask children for their help in taking attendance by each morning having them move tongue depressors with their names written on them from a basket to an "I am here" can. Check that the lock depressors are securely attached to the buffer body. |
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