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- [vas-oh-pres-in]
- /ˌvæs oʊˈprɛs ɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vas-oh-pres-in]
- /ˌvæs oʊˈprɛs ɪn/
Definitions of vasopressin word
- noun vasopressin 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. 1
- noun vasopressin Pharmacology. a synthetic preparation of this hormone, used as an antidiuretic in the treatment of diabetes insipidus. 1
- noun vasopressin a polypeptide hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. It increases the reabsorption of water by the kidney tubules and increases blood pressure by constricting the arteries 0
- noun vasopressin a hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, that increases blood pressure by constricting the arterioles 0
- noun vasopressin (biochemistry) An antidiuretic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. 0
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Origin of vasopressin
First appearance:
before 1928 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1928; orig. trademark
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Parts of speech for Vasopressin
noun
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vasopressin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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