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Pitressin.
Pitressin - as a 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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adhantidiuretic hormonevasopressinExample Sentences
"The doctor prescribed pitressin to help regulate the patient's urine output."
"The pitressin injection was administered intravenously for immediate effect."
"In certain situations, pitressin may be used to control bleeding during surgery."
"The nurse monitored the patient's blood pressure after administering pitressin."
"Excessive use of pitressin can lead to water intoxication or hyponatremia."
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