Definition of Stressors

1. Noun. (plural of stressor) ¹

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Definition of Stressors

1. stressor [n] - See also: stressor

Lexicographical Neighbors of Stressors

stress test
stress tests
stressed
stressed-out
stressed out
stresses
stressfree
stressful
stressfully
stressfulness
stressing
stressless
stresslessness
stresslet
stressor
stressors (current term)
stressy
stretch
stretch(a)
stretch along
stretch forth
stretch limo
stretch limos
stretch mark
stretch marks
stretch one's legs
stretch out
stretch pants
stretch receptor
stretch reflex

Literary usage of Stressors

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Use of Sediment Quality Guidelines and Related Tools for the Assessment of by Richard J. Wenning (2005)
"(1994), for example, assigned risk values to particular eco- ~3~ system stressors and coupled that with impairment criteria to evaluate which of several ..."

2. Reviews in Environmental Health (1998): Toxicological Defense Mechanics edited by Gary E. R. Hook, George W. Lucier (2000)
"The phenomenon of induced tolerance by exposure to threshold levels of stressors to stimulate natural defense mechanisms has potential therapeutic value. ..."

3. Nutrient Composition of Rations for Short-term, High-intensity Combat Operations by Fnb, Institute of Medicine (U. S.), High-stress Situations, Committee on Military Nutrition Research, National Academy of Sciences (2005)
"Effect of Physical Activity and Other stressors on Appetite: Overcoming Underconsumption of Military Operational Rations, Revisited R. James Stubbs and ..."

4. Mineral Requirements for Military Personnel: Levels Needed for Cognitive And by Food and Nutrition Board, Committee on Military Nutrition Research, National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) (2006)
"Environmental stressors During Military Operations Robert Carter III, Samuel N. Cheuvront, Andrew J. Young, and Michael N. Sawka US Arm\ Research ..."

5. Superfund And Mining Megasites: Lessons from the Coeur D'alene River Basin by National Research Council (U. S.) (2005)
"Some mention is made of the potential effects from non-mining-related stressors. Figure 2-16 in the ERA illustrates how non-mining-related stressors could ..."

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