antidiuretic hormone
noun Biochemistry.
vasopressin. Abbreviation: ADH
Words nearby antidiuretic hormone
antidiarrheal,
antidisestablishmentarian,
antidisestablishmentarianism,
antidiuresis,
antidiuretic,
antidiuretic hormone,
antidoron,
antidote,
antidromic,
antidrug,
antidumping
British Dictionary definitions for antidiuretic hormone
Medical definitions for antidiuretic hormone
antidiuretic hormone
n.
vasopressin
Scientific definitions for antidiuretic hormone
antidiuretic hormone
[ ăn′tē-dī′ə-rĕt′ĭk, ăn′tī- ]
A polypeptide hormone secreted by the posterior portion of the pituitary gland that constricts blood vessels, raises blood pressure, and reduces excretion of urine. Also called vasopressin