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S0805600 (strĕs′ər)n. An agent, condition, or other stimulus that causes stress to an organism.

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(ˈstrɛsə) nan event, experience, etc, that causes stress

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(ˈstrɛs ər, -ɔr)

n. a stimulus causing stress. [1950–55]

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Noun

stressor - any agent that causes stress to an organismagent - an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents"

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[stres´or] any factor that disturbs homeostasis, producing stress.

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(strĕs′ər)n. An agent, condition, or other stimulus that causes stress to an organism.

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A general term for any factor that increases a person’s mental or physical stress; virtually all stressors can be described as related to environment (e.g., inadequate housing) or personal (e.g., health related, sexual, social or related to work).

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A thing that ↑ mental or physical stress–eg, environment, housing, personal, sexual, social, work related. See Stress management Psychology A noxious physical or mental trigger that compromises mental function and control. See Stress.

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(stres'ŏr) psychiatry Any event or situation that induces emotional distress in a given patient.

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A stimulus or event that provokes a stress response in an organism. Stressors can be categorized as acute or chronic, and as external or internal to the organism.Mentioned in: General Adaptation Syndrome

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noun any agent that causes stress to an organism

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