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vasopressor

/væsəˈprɛsər/ noun · British & US
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What does vasopressor mean?

noun

A medication that increases blood pressure, often used in emergency situations to treat shock or low blood pressure.

Example

"The doctor administered a vasopressor to the patient to stabilize their blood pressure."

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