Engelsk substantiv: vasopressin | |||
1. | vasopressin (i anatomi) 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 | ||
Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | ADH, antidiuretic hormone, Pitressin | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | endocrine, hormone, internal secretion, pressor, vasoconstrictive, vasoconstrictor | ||