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pressor — [pres′ər] adj. [ PRESS(URE) + (MOT)OR] designating a nerve which, when stimulated, causes a rise in blood pressure n. a substance capable of raising blood pressure … English World dictionary
Pressor — Causing a rise in blood pressure. A pressor base is a substance (chemically classified as a base) capable of raising the blood pressure. A pressor nerve is a nerve that, when stimulated, increases the blood pressure. A pressor reflex is a nerve… … Medical dictionary
substance — Stuff; material. SYN: substantia [TA], matter. [L. substantia, essence, material, fr. sub sto, to stand under, be present] alpha s. SYN: reticular s. (1). anterior perforated s. [TA] a region at the base … Medical dictionary
pressor — pres•sor [[t]ˈprɛs ər[/t]] adj. 1) phl causing an increase in blood pressure; causing vasoconstriction 2) phl a substance or nerve that causes an increase in blood pressure; vasoconstrictor • Etymology: 1885–90; < LL pressor presser = L *pret … From formal English to slang
pressor substance — any substance that tends to increase blood pressure … Medical dictionary
Cold pressor test — The cold pressor test is a cardiovascular test performed by immersing the hand into an ice water container, usually for one minute, and measuring changes in blood pressure and heart rate. Its response is clinically indicative concerning vascular… … Wikipedia
Base, pressor — A pressor base is a substance chemically classified as a base (or amine) that is capable of raising the blood pressure. Pressor refers to causing a rise in blood pressure. The word comes from the French verb presser meaning to exert pressure or… … Medical dictionary
base — 1. The lower part or bottom; the part of a pyramidal or conical structure opposite the apex; the foundation. SYN: basis [TA], basement (1). 2. In pharmacy, the chief ingredient of a mixture. 3. In chemistry, an … Medical dictionary
test — 1. To prove; to try a substance; to determine the chemical nature of a substance by means of reagents. 2. A method of examination, as to determine the presence or absence of a definite disease or of some substance in any of the fluids, tissues,… … Medical dictionary
Moclobemide — Systematic (IUPAC) name 4 chloro N (2 morpholin 4 ylethyl)benzamide Clinical data Trade names Aurorix … Wikipedia
