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antidiuretic hormone

noun Biochemistry.
  1. vasopressin. Abbreviation: ADH
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British Dictionary definitions for antidiuretic hormone

antidiuretic hormone

noun
  1. another name for vasopressin Abbreviation: ADH
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antidiuretic hormone

n.
  1. vasopressin
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antidiuretic hormone

[ăn′tē-dī′ə-rĕt′ĭk, ăn′tī-]
  1. 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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