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antidiuretic hormone
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noun Biochemistry.
vasopressin. Abbreviation: ADH
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antidesiccant, antideuteron, antidisestablishmentarian, antidisestablishmentarianism, antidiuretic, antidiuretic hormone, antidoron, antidote, antidromic, antidrug, antidumping
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antidiuretic hormone
[ ăn′tÄ“-dī′ə-rÄ•t′Äk, ăn′tÄ«- ]
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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