单词 | vasopressin |
释义 | Word Frequency vasopressin(ˌveɪzəʊˈprɛsɪn) noun a polypeptide hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. It increases the reabsorption of water by the kidney tubules and increases blood pressure by constricting the arteries Also called: antidiuretic hormone. Chemical name: beta-hypophamine. Compare oxytocin Word origin from Vasopressin, a trademark |
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