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vasopressor

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vasopressor /vaso·pres·sor/ (-pres´er)
1. stimulating contraction of the muscular tissue of the capillaries and arteries.
2. an agent that so acts.
va·so·pres·sor (vz-prsr)
adj.
Producing constriction of the blood vessels and a consequent rise in blood pressure.
n.
An agent that causes a rise in blood pressure.
vasopressor.
vasopressor [vas″o-pres´or]
1. stimulating contraction of the muscular tissue of the capillaries and arteries.
2. an agent that has this effect.
vasopressor (vāz´ōpres´ur),
n See vasoconstrictor.
vasopressor
1. stimulating contraction of the muscular tissue of the capillaries and arteries.
2. a vasopressor agent.
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