Definition of Stressor

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

Generic synonyms: Agent
Derivative terms: Stress

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

stress puppy
stress test
stress tests
stressed
stressed-out
stressed out
stresses
stressfree
stressful
stressfully
stressfulness
stressing
stressless
stresslessness
stresslet
stressor (current term)
stressors
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

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 ..."

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