vasopressin

noun

va·​so·​pres·​sin ˌvā-zō-ˈpre-sᵊn 

: a polypeptide hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland or obtained synthetically that increases blood pressure and decreases urine flow

called also antidiuretic hormone

Examples of vasopressin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Oxytocin And Vasopressin Blooms Romance A 2017 study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology highlights how oxytocin and vasopressin work together to shape romantic love by balancing emotional bonding and protective behaviors. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024

While oxytocin deepens emotional intimacy, vasopressin strengthens commitment and protective instincts. —Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024

Defects in vasopressin receptors in the kidneys can also cause SIADH. —James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024

This is because some conditions don't cause the overproduction of vasopressin but instead cause the kidneys to become less sensitive to the effects of vasopressin. —James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from Vasopressin, a trademark

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

vasopressin

noun

va·​so·​pres·​sin ˌvā-zō-ˈpres-ᵊn 

: a polypeptide hormone that is secreted together with oxytocin by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, is also obtained synthetically, and increases blood pressure and exerts an antidiuretic effect

called also antidiuretic hormone, beta-hypophamine

see arginine vasopressin, lysine vasopressin, pitressin