antidiuretic hormone


nounBiochemistry.
  1. vasopressin. Abbreviation: ADH

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British Dictionary definitions for antidiuretic hormone

antidiuretic hormone

noun
  1. another name for vasopressin Abbreviation: ADH

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Scientific definitions for antidiuretic hormone

antidiuretic hormone

[ ăn′tē-dī′ə-rĕtĭk, ăn′tī- ]


  1. A polypeptide hormone secreted by the posterior portion of the pituitary gland that constricts blood vessels, raises blood pressure, and reduces excretion of urine. Also called vasopressin

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