Definition of Antidiuretic hormone

1. 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.

Exact synonyms: Adh, Pitressin, Vasopressin
Generic synonyms: Pressor, Vasoconstrictive, Vasoconstrictor, Endocrine, Hormone, Internal Secretion
Language type: Trade Name

Medical Definition of Antidiuretic hormone

1. A peptide hormone released from the posterior pituitary lobe but synthesised in the hypothalamus. There are 2 forms, differing only in the amino acid at position 8: arginine vasopressin is widespread, while lysine vasopressin is found in pigs. Has antidiuretic and vasopressor actions. Used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus. Acronym: ADH (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Antidiuretic Hormone

antidiabetic
antidiabetic
antidiabetic agent
antidiabetic drug
antidiarrheal
antidiarrheals
antidiarrheal drug
antidiarrhoeal
antidiarrhoeals
antidilution
antidiuresis
antidiuretic
antidiuretic
antidiuretic drug
antidiuretic hormone (current term)
antidiuretic hormone (current term)
antidiuretin
Antido
antidogmatic
antidopaminergic
antidora
Antidorcas
Antidorcas euchore
Antidorcas marsupialis
antidotal
antidotal
antidotally
antidote
antidote
antidoted

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