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antidiuretic hormone

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an·ti·di·u·ret·ic hormone  (nt-d-rtk, nt-)
n. Abbr. ADH
See vasopressin.
antidiuretic hormone
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) another name for vasopressin Abbreviation ADH
antidiuretic hormone  (nt-d-rtk, nt-)
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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Noun1.antidiuretic hormone - hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamusantidiuretic hormone - 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
ADH, Pitressin, vasopressin
pressor, vasoconstrictive, vasoconstrictor - any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure
endocrine, hormone, internal secretion - the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
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