STRESSOR

stressor

(noun) any agent that causes stress to an organism

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

stressor (plural stressors)

(psychology, biology) An environmental condition or influence that stresses (i.e. causes stress for) an organism.

Anagrams

• trossers

Source: Wiktionary



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