Meaning Of The Word Vasopressin

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vasopressin in American English
a hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, that increases blood pressure by constricting the arterioles
noun: a peptide hormone, synthesized in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland, that stimulates capillary muscles and reduces the flow of urine and increases its concentration

vasopressin in British English
noun: a polypeptide hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. It increases the reabsorption of water by the kidney tubules and increases blood pressure by constricting the arteries

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