vasopressin
/vas-oh-pres-in/US // ˌvæs oʊˈprɛs ɪn //UK // (ˌveɪzəʊˈprɛsɪn) //
血管加压素,血管升压素,血管紧张素,加压素
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : Biochemistry. a peptide hormone, synthesized in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland, that stimulates capillary muscles and reduces the flow of urine and increases its concentration.
- : Pharmacology. a synthetic preparation of this hormone, used as an antidiuretic in the treatment of diabetes insipidus.
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