Meaning of VASOPRESSOR

Pronunciation:			'vasow`presur
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  any agent that produces vasoconstriction and a rise in blood pressure (usually understood as increased arterial pressure)
	See Also:		vasoconstrictive, vasoconstrictor
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		A vasopressor is a substance that stimulates the contraction of the blood vessels, often resulting in a higher blood pressure.