Causing or relating to increased blood pressure in arteries.
From arterio- (artery) + -pressor (from Latin premere to press). Describes agents or conditions that raise arterial pressure. Medical terminology for physiological effects.
Norepinephrine is a famous arteriopressor hormone—when your body releases it during stress or danger, it squeezes your arteries tight, forcing blood pressure up so your muscles get more oxygen for fight or flight.
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