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Meaning of word pitressin from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

pitressin noun

Meaning : 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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