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Definition of Vasopressin

• (noun) 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

Synonyms of Vasopressin

• Antidiuretic Hormone
• ADH
• Pitressin

Antonyms of Vasopressin

Homophones of Vasopressin