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::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | adh, antidiuretic hormone, vasopressin |
| Type of | endocrine, hormone, internal secretion, pressor, vasoconstrictive, vasoconstrictor |
