vasopressor
|va-so-pres-sor|
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/ˌveɪzoʊˈprɛsər/
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/ˌveɪsəʊˈprɛsə/
blood vessel constrictor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'vasopressor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'vaso' meaning 'vessel' and 'pressor' meaning 'to press'.
Historical Evolution
'vasopressor' was derived from the combination of 'vaso' and 'pressor' in modern medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to press the vessels', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a drug that constricts blood vessels'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medication or agent that causes the constriction of blood vessels, thereby increasing blood pressure.
Doctors administered a vasopressor to stabilize the patient's blood pressure.
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Last updated: 2025/05/29 20:42