vasopressin
noun
va·so·pres·sin
ˌvā-zō-ˈpre-sᵊn 
: a polypeptide hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland or obtained synthetically that increases blood pressure and decreases urine flow
called also antidiuretic hormone
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This is because some conditions don't cause the overproduction of vasopressin but instead cause the kidneys to become less sensitive to the effects of vasopressin.
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James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
The four main types of DI are classified depending on the specific cause of vasopressin dysregulation.
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024
Being in love releases several hormones including oxytocin, vasopressin, dopamine and serotonin.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 23 Feb. 2024
Image In a study published in 1999, Professor Young and his colleagues exploited the gene in prairie voles associated with the signaling of vasopressin, a hormone that modulates social behavior.
—Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 2 May 2024
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James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
The four main types of DI are classified depending on the specific cause of vasopressin dysregulation.
—Danielle Weiss, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024
Being in love releases several hormones including oxytocin, vasopressin, dopamine and serotonin.
—Devika Rao, theweek, 23 Feb. 2024
Image In a study published in 1999, Professor Young and his colleagues exploited the gene in prairie voles associated with the signaling of vasopressin, a hormone that modulates social behavior.
—Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 2 May 2024
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vasopressin
noun
va·so·pres·sin
ˌvā-zō-ˈpres-ᵊn
: a polypeptide hormone that is secreted together with oxytocin by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, is also obtained synthetically, and increases blood pressure and exerts an antidiuretic effect
called also antidiuretic hormone, beta-hypophamine
see arginine vasopressin, lysine vasopressin, pitressinLove words? Need even more definitions?
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