VASOPRESSINS Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word vasopressins. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word vasopressins. (close relations)

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Definition of VASOPRESSINS

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	pitressin				nounn
	noun • 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
	antidiuretic hormone				nounn
	noun • 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
	adh				verb, adverbv, adv
	noun • 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

Best Hypernyms For VASOPRESSINS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for vasopressins, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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