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    antidiuretic hormone

    antidiuretic hormone - Dictionary definition and meaning for word antidiuretic hormone

    Definition
    (noun) hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating capillary muscles and reduces urine flow by affecting reabsorption of water by kidney tubules
    Synonyms : adh , pitressin , vasopressin

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