ಅರ್ಥ : 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.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : antidiuretic hormone, pitressin, vasopressin