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depressor
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depressor [di′presĀ·ər]
(anatomy)
A muscle that draws a part down.
(chemical engineering)
An agent that prevents or retards a chemical reaction or process.


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Jim Eckman, a volunteer who's in charge of such stuff, was getting the depressors to help officials determine whether a jumper has scratched.
We present this case report in the hope that it will discourage clinicians from using wooden tongue depressors in vulnerable infants.
 
 
 
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