Lexic.us

Definition of Stressor

1. Noun. Any agent that causes stress to an organism.

Definition of Stressor

1. a type of stimulus [n -S] - See also: stimulus

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Stressor

Streptopelia risoria Streptopelia turtur Streptosolen Streptosolen jamesonii streptothricin streptothricins strep throat stress stressed stresses

stressful stressfully stressing stressless stresslessness stressor (current term) stressors stress fracture stress incontinence stress mark

stress test stretch stretch(a) stretchability stretchable stretched stretched out stretcher stretcher-bearer stretchered

Literary usage of Stressor

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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 ..."

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