Associations to the word «Vasopressin»

Wiktionary

VASOPRESSIN, noun. (hormone) An antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland

Dictionary definition

VASOPRESSIN, noun. 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.

Wise words

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