English Explanatory Dictionary

vasopressin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland.

Pronunciation

/ˌveɪzəʊˈpɹɛsɪn/ /ˌveɪzoʊˈpɹɛsɪn/

Word forms

vasopressin vasopressins

Etymology

From vasopressor + -in, circa 1927; see details at vasopressor § Etymology.

Related words

lypressin vasopressor

Derived words

vasopressinergic vasopressinase
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