ADH English

Meaning ADH meaning

What does ADH mean?

ADH

— 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

Synonyms ADH synonyms

What other words have the same or similar meaning as ADH?

adh English » English

vasopressin

pitressin

antidiuretic hormones

aldehyde reductase

alcohol dehydrogenase

ADH English » English

vasopressin

antidiuretic hormone

Pitressin