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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 [dipres′ər] Etymology: L, deprimere, to press down any agent that reduces activity when applied to nerves and muscles. See also depressant. depressor [de-pres´or] 1. anything that depresses, such as a muscle, agent, or instrument. See also depressant. 2. depressor nerve. tongue depressor an instrument for pressing down the tongue, allowing better visualization of the oropharynx.
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. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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