Pitressin Meaning

There are 1 meaning(s) for word Pitressin

Meaning 1 : 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

    Synonyms : adh,  antidiuretic hormone,  vasopressin


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