stressor

(eg. human, house, symbol )

stressor /ˈstrɛ sər/ ?

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"It is a de-stressor for sure because I feel more confident with whatever situation I'm put into," Hollingsworth explained. "I can take a deep breathe and say 'I remember this is what happened last time and how to deal with it.' Or it might...
on Nov 17, 2008 By: Mellisa Hollingsworth-Richards Source: 660 News
"Decades of weakened summer monsoon rainfall, punctuated by abrupt and extreme wet episodes that likely brought severe flooding that damaged flood-control infrastructure, must now be considered an additional, important, and significant stressor...
on Mar 29, 2010 By: St Brendan Source: BusinessWeek
"The other factors are not a significant stressor to the polar bear," Myers said, responding to a question about subsistence hunting and oil development. "Loss of sea ice is the controlling factor."
on Sep 8, 2007 By: Mark Myers Source: TheNewsTribune.com (registration)