stressor

noun

stress·​or ˈstre-sər How to pronounce stressor (audio)
-ˌsȯr
: a stimulus that causes stress

Examples of stressor in a Sentence

Credit card debt is a major stressor in her life.
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Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stressor was in 1950

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“Stressor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stressor. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

Medical Definition

stressor

noun
stress·​or ˈstres-ər How to pronounce stressor (audio) -ˌȯ(ə)r How to pronounce stressor (audio)
: a stimulus that causes stress
psychological stressors
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