vasopressin

(-presən)

noun

a hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, that increases blood pressure by constricting the arterioles

Origin: < vaso- + press(ure) + -in

See vasopressin in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland that constricts blood vessels, raises blood pressure, and reduces excretion of urine. Also called antidiuretic hormone.

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