Definition

Causing an increase in blood pressure or raising blood flow.

Example

The doctor prescribed a pressor medication to help manage the patient's low blood pressure.

Conversation

Did you know that some foods can have a pressor effect on your blood pressure?

Really? I had no idea food could do that.

Yeah, like salt can be a major pressor if you eat too much of it.

That's good to know! I'll have to watch my salt intake.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Pressor** → It is formed from "premere" (meaning to press) and the suffix "-or" (meaning one who). The word "pressor" refers to one who presses, often used in a physiological context to describe a device or mechanism that applies pressure.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'presses' ('premere') something — that's why a 'pressor' is one who applies pressure.

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