vasopressin

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌveɪzəʊˈpɹɛsɪn/

Noun

vasopressin (countable and uncountable, plural vasopressins)

  1. (biochemistry) An antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland.

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