vasopressor

adjective

va·​so·​pres·​sor ˌvā-zō-ˈpre-sər 

: causing a rise in blood pressure by exerting a vasoconstrictor effect

vasopressor noun

Word History

Etymology

vaso- + pressor

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

vasopressor

1 of 2 adjective

va·​so·​pres·​sor -ˈpres-ər 

: causing a rise in blood pressure by exerting a vasoconstrictor effect

vasopressor drugs

vasopressor

2 of 2 noun

: a vasopressor agent (as a drug)