stressor
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.stress·or
noun \ˈstre-sər, -ˌsȯr\Definition of STRESSOR
: a stimulus that causes stress
See Examples of STRESSOR
- Credit card debt is a major stressor in her life.
First Known Use of STRESSOR
1950
stress·or
noun \ˈstres-ər, -ˌȯ(ə)r\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of STRESSOR
: a stimulus that causes stress <psychological stressors>
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