Definition of Adh

Noun: ADH

1. 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, Pitressin

See also:
adesite
ADHD

Anagrams containing the word adh

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