antidiuretic hormone

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antidiuretic hormone

The doctor explained the role of antidiuretic hormone in regulating the body's water balance.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A hormone that reduces urine production: Antidiuretic hormone is a substance produced by the body that signals the kidneys to reabsorb water, thereby decreasing the volume of urine produced and helping to conserve body water.
    • A regulator of blood pressure and water balance: This hormone also causes blood vessels to constrict, which can increase blood pressure. Its primary role is to maintain the body's fluid balance and osmotic pressure.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The doctor explained that antidiuretic hormone helps prevent dehydration.
    • A deficiency in antidiuretic hormone can lead to a condition called diabetes insipidus, characterized by excessive thirst and urination.
Advanced Usage
  • "Secretion of antidiuretic hormone": Refers to the process of the hormone being released into the bloodstream.
    • Secretion of antidiuretic hormone increases when the body is dehydrated.
  • "Antidiuretic hormone levels": Refers to the concentration of the hormone in the blood.
    • The test measured the patient's antidiuretic hormone levels.
Variants and Related Words
  • ADH: A common acronym for Antidiuretic Hormone.
    • The lab report showed normal ADH levels.
  • Vasopressin: The more specific scientific name for this hormone.
    • Vasopressin is another term for antidiuretic hormone.
  • Antidiuretic: (Adjective) Describing something that suppresses urine formation.
    • The drug has a strong antidiuretic effect.
Synonyms
  • Vasopressin: The alternate name for the same hormone.
  • Arginine vasopressin (AVP): The full biochemical name.
Related Phrases
  • Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH): A medical condition where the body produces too much of this hormone.
    • The patient was diagnosed with SIADH.
antidiuretic hormone

The doctor explained the role of antidiuretic hormone in regulating the body's water balance.

Noun
  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

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