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ADH

noun

1 ADH

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: antidiuretic hormone, Pitressin, vasopressin.

Polish: antydiuretyna, hormon antydiuretyczny, wazopresyna


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