vasopressin

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vasopressin Definition

• (n) hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating capillary muscles and reduces urine flow by affecting reabsorption of water by kidney tubules

vasopressin Synonyms

• ADH
• antidiuretic hormone
• Pitressin
• vasopressin