Definition of ADH

1. 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.

Exact synonyms: Antidiuretic Hormone, Pitressin, Vasopressin
Generic synonyms: Pressor, Vasoconstrictive, Vasoconstrictor, Endocrine, Hormone, Internal Secretion
Language type: Trade Name

Medical Definition of ADH

1. A peptide hormone released from the posterior pituitary lobe but synthesised in the hypothalamus. There are 2 forms, differing only in the amino acid at position 8: arginine vasopressin is widespread, while lysine vasopressin is found in pigs. Has antidiuretic and vasopressor actions. Used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus. Acronym: ADH (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of ADH

adequate stimulus
adequate to(p)
adequation
adermia
adermin
adermins
adermogenesis
ader wax
adesmy
adespota
adessive
adessives
adfected
adfluvial
ADH (current term)
ADH (current term)
adharma
adharmas
ADHD
adherable
adhere
adhered
adherence
adherence
adherences
adherence syndrome
adherend
adherends
adherent
adherent

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