stressor

English - Turkish

Definition of stressor in English Turkish dictionary

strese neden olan

Strese neden olan sebeb, durum ve şaire

(Tıp, İlaç) Strese, sıkıntıya neden olan şey

(Tıp) stres etkeni

English - English

Definition of stressor in English English dictionary

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

Any physical, chemical, or biological entity that can induce an adverse response (synonymous with agent)

Anything, internal or external, which applies psychological pressure on an individual

Any chemical, physical, or biological entity that can induce adverse effects on individuals, populations, communities, or ecosystems and be a cause of beneficial use impairments Examples of stressors include: pathogens, fragmentation, and destruction of terrestrial and aquatic habitats, exotic nuisance species, and uncontrolled runoff and erosion

Something that causes stress to a system As used here, stressors typically refer to anthropogenic factors that adversely affect natural ecosystems However, stressors may also be natural: floods, droughts, and harsh climates are also stressors

an agent, acondition or similar stimulus that causes stress to an organism

{i} something that causes stress, something that causes tension

an activity, experience, or other situation that causes stress

Any physical, chemical, or biological entity that can induce an adverse response Only chemical and physical stressors are subject to risk management decisions at Superfund sites (EPA 1997)

A stimulus that causes stress

any agent that causes stress to an organism

pressure or change brought upon an ecosystem by pollution sources such as contaminants and toxins

Related Terms

stressors

Any factor that may harm plants or animals; includes chemical (e g metals or organic compounds), physical (e g extreme temperatures, fire, storms, flooding, and construction/development) and biological (e g disease, parasites, depredation, and competition)

stressors

Events perceived to be stressful

stressors

plural of stressor

stressors

Environmental events or conditions that have the potential to induce stress [13]

stressors

Environmental events or conditions that have the potential to induce stress

Turkish pronunciation

stresır

Pronunciation

/ˈstresər/ /ˈstrɛsɜr/