Vasopressor
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Vasopressor is an adjective meaning (medicine) Of or relating to the constriction of blood vessels, which usually causes a rise in blood pressure.
Meaning
(medicine) Of or relating to the constriction of blood vessels, which usually causes a rise in blood pressure.
More Meanings
- (medicine) An agent that causes such constriction; especially, a medication that tends to increase blood pressure.
Word Forms
- vasopressors
Synonyms for vasopressor
Depending on context, synonyms include pressor, presser, vasoconstrictor.
Antonyms for vasopressor
Common opposites include vasodepressor, vasodilator.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vasomotor, vasovagal, vasocongestive, vasocontractile, vasopressinergic, vasodilational.
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