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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland
2. 2
   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 wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

adhpitressinvasopressin

Etymology

antidiuretic + hormone