Letter P

Pressor

A pressor base is a substance (chemically classified as a base) capable of raising the blood pressure.

A pressor nerve is a nerve that, when stimulated, increases the blood pressure.

A pressor reflex is a nerve reflex that constricts arterioles (small blood vessels) and thereby increases the blood pressure.

A pressor substance is any substance that elevates arterial blood pressure.

For example, prostacyclin (also known as prostaglandin PGI2) is a potent pressor agent.

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

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