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vasopressor

a. (context medicine English) Of or relating to the constriction on blood vessels which eventually causes a rise in blood pressure n. (context medicine English) an agent that causes such constriction

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vasopressor

n. any agent that produces vasoconstriction and a rise in blood pressure (usually understood as increased arterial pressure)

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In 1955 he prepared synthetic molecules that showed all the oxytocic, vasopressor and antidiuretic functions of the natural molecules.

Fortunately, we haven’t had to use vasopressors to constrict blood vessels and keep your blood pressure up to a safe level.