| 释义 |
Noun: Pitressin- 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
- vasopressin, antidiuretic hormone, ADH
Type of: endocrine, hormone, internal secretion, pressor, vasoconstrictive, vasoconstrictor |