depressor

• Nom désignant un muscle qui tire une partie du corps vers le bas, un nerf qui diminue l'activité ou le tonus d'une partie du corps, ou un instrument médical utilisé pour appuyer sur une partie du corps ou l'écarter.

A noun referring to a muscle that draws a body part downward, a nerve that reduces activity or tone in a body part, or a medical instrument used to press a part down or aside.

1. Depressor muscleC1formalmedical

   Any skeletal muscle that draws a body part down, such as the depressor anguli oris or depressor labii inferioris.

   Muscle abaisseur

   • The depressor anguli oris muscle pulls the corners of the mouth downward.
   • During the surgery, the depressor muscles were carefully identified.
   • The depressor labii inferioris helps in lowering the lower lip.

   Antonymeselevatorlevator

2. Depressor nerveC1formalmedical

   Any nerve whose activity tends to reduce the activity or tone of the body part it serves, often lowering blood pressure or heart rate.

   Nerf dépresseur

   • Stimulation of the depressor nerve can cause a drop in heart rate.
   • The depressor nerve plays a role in regulating blood pressure.
   • Damage to the depressor nerve may affect autonomic functions.

3. Medical instrumentB2formalmedical

   A device used by a physician to press a part down or aside, such as a tongue depressor.

   Instrument médical pour abaisser ou écarter

   • The doctor used a tongue depressor to examine the patient's throat.
   • A depressor is essential for a clear view during oral exams.
   • The nurse handed the physician a sterile depressor for the procedure.

   Synonymesspatula