antidiuretic hormone


Definition: Meaning of, antidiuretic hormone in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌantɪdʌɪjʊˈrɛtɪk /

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antidiuretic hormone antidiuretic hormones
  1. trade name Pitressin hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland 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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Pronunciation: dʒɔːdʒ ˈfrɛdrɪk
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(1685-1759) a British COMPOSER, born in Germany, famous for his ORATORIO s, such as the Messiah, and his ORCHESTRAL music, particularly his Water Music and Music for the Royal Fireworks