stressor

noun

stress·​or ˈstre-sər How to pronounce stressor (audio) -ˌsȯr How to pronounce stressor (audio)
: 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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The study found that thyroid function could improve when this mineral was taken in combination with addressing external stressors. Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 6 Feb. 2025 The program uses the structures and stressors of a restaurant to practice and implement the life skills needed for many to transition back into the community. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025 To manage stress: • Identify stressors and create strategies to address them. Gina Martin, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 Political distress, like many stressors, calls for a combination of both tactics. Jeremy P. Shapiro, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for stressor 

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 16 Feb. 2025.

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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