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stressor

/ˈstres.ɔːr/

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noun

/ˈstres.ɔːr/C1formalscientific
  • ruЛюбой агент, событие или состояние, вызывающее стресс у организма, будь то физическое, психологическое или экологическое.

Any agent, event, or condition that causes stress to an organism, whether physical, psychological, or environmental.

  1. Stress-causing agentB2formalmedical

    Any physical, psychological, or environmental factor that causes stress to an organism.

    ruФактор стресса

    • Work deadlines are a common stressor for many employees.
    • Financial problems can be a major stressor in a person's life.
    • Loud noises are a known stressor for animals in captivity.

    Synonymspressurestimulusstraintrigger

Forms
  • stressors plural form
  • stressors' possessive plural form
  • stressor's possessive singular form