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vasopressor

/ˈveɪ.zəʊˌpres.ə/

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noun

/ˈveɪ.zəʊˌpres.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин для любого средства, вызывающего сужение сосудов и повышающего артериальное давление, обычно относящийся к повышению артериального давления.

A medical term for any agent that causes vasoconstriction and raises blood pressure, typically referring to increased arterial pressure.

  1. Blood pressure agentC2formalmedical

    A substance or medication that causes constriction of blood vessels, resulting in an increase in blood pressure, typically used in medical emergencies to treat hypotension.

    ruСосудосуживающее средство

    • The patient was given a vasopressor to stabilize their blood pressure during surgery.
    • Vasopressors are often administered in intensive care units for septic shock.
    • The doctor carefully titrated the vasopressor to avoid excessive hypertension.

    Synonymspressorvasoconstrictor

Forms
  • vasopressors plural form
  • vasopressors' possessive plural form
  • vasopressor's possessive singular form