antidiuretic hormone

noun Biochemistry.

vasopressin. Abbreviation: ADH

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Words nearby antidiuretic hormone

antidiarrheal, antidisestablishmentarian, antidisestablishmentarianism, antidiuresis, antidiuretic, antidiuretic hormone, antidoron, antidote, antidromic, antidrug, antidumping
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British Dictionary definitions for antidiuretic hormone

antidiuretic hormone

noun

another name for vasopressin Abbreviation: ADH
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Medical definitions for antidiuretic hormone

antidiuretic hormone

n.

vasopressin
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Scientific definitions for antidiuretic hormone

antidiuretic hormone
[ ăn′tē-dī′ə-rĕt′ĭk, ăn′tī- ]

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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