vasopressin
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vasopressin Definition
(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
vasopressin Synonyms
ADH
antidiuretic hormone
Pitressin
vasopressin
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