noun
definition
An antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland.
Examples of vasopressin in a Sentence
This hormone is also known as vasopressin or arginine vasopressin (AVP ).
The paraventricular nuclei produce mostly oxytocin and the supraoptic mostly vasopressin although both hormones may also be produced by the other type of nuclei.
A particular gene that produces a protein called vasopressin in their brains contributes to these behaviors.
The scientists plan to study the hormone vasopressin which is known to control aggressive behavior in male rats.
Previous studies have shown the vasopressin receptor gene regulates social behaviors in many species.
Plasma vasopressin levels correlate positively with intensity of nausea.
Vasopressin cells display phasic discharge patterning that reflects bistability in the mechanisms governing membrane excitability.
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)-Also called vasopressin, a hormone that acts on the kidneys to regulate water balance.
Drug therapies that promote intestinal motility (ability of the intestine to move spontaneously), such as cisapride and vasopressin (Pitressin), are sometimes prescribed.