Definitions for: Vasopressin


[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



Synonyms: ADH, antidiuretic hormone, Pitressin

See Also: hormone, internal secretion, vasoconstrictive, vasoconstrictor

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