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pitressin
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Princeton's WordNet
vasopressin, antidiuretic hormone, ADH, Pitressinnoun
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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pitressin
Pitressin, also known as Vasopressin or Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH), is a hormone produced in the hypothalamus and stored in the pituitary gland. It helps regulate the body's water balance through its effect on the kidneys, reducing the amount of water excreted in the urine. It also helps to maintain blood pressure by constricting blood vessels.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pitressin in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pitressin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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