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1. (n.) vasopressin
a hormone released by the posterior pituitary gland that constricts small blood vessels and increases the absorption of water by the kidney.
Etymology: (1928; orig. trademark)
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1. (noun) vasopressin, antidiuretic hormone, ADH, Pitressin
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
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