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Definition of Stressor
1. Noun. Any agent that causes stress to an organism.
Definition of Stressor
1. Noun. An environmental condition or influence that stresses (i.e. causes stress for) an organism. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Stressor
1. a type of stimulus [n -S] - See also: stimulus
Lexicographical Neighbors of Stressor
Literary usage of Stressor
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Ecological Risk Assessment Issue Papersby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"A stressor is a chemical, physical, or biological factor that results in ...
The stressor's characteristics represent the totality of stress- related ..."