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English
Etymology
From vasopressor + -in, circa 1927; see details at vasopressor § Etymology.
Pronunciation
Noun
vasopressin (countable and uncountable, plural vasopressins)
- (biochemistry) An antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland.
Derived terms
Translations
an antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland