Letter B

Base, pressor

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A pressor base is a substance chemically classified as a base (or amine) that is capable of raising the blood pressure.</P> 'Pressor' refers to causing a rise in blood pressure.

The word comes from the French verb 'presser' meaning 'to exert pressure' or 'to squeeze.'

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