vasopressin
English
Etymology
vasopressor + -in, circa 1927; see details at vasopressor § Etymology.
Noun
vasopressin (countable and uncountable, plural vasopressins)
- (biochemistry) An antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland.
Related terms
- lypressin
- vasopressor
Derived terms
- vasopressinergic
- vasopressinase
Translations
an antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland
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