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Word: Vasopressin
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1920s: blend of vasopressor and -in
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌveɪzə(ʊ)ˈprɛsɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a pituitary hormone which acts to promote the retention of water by the kidneys and increase blood pressure.
Short Definition:pituitary hormone which acts to promote retention of water by kidneys and increase blood pressure
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