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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The synthetic hormone lysine vasopressin (LVP) that is a form of the naturally occurring antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin) found in pigs. uncountable
2. 2
   an antidiuretic and vasoconstrictor used to treat diabetes insipidus wordnet

Etymology

Blend of lysine + vasopressin.

Related phrases

lysine vasopressin

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