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
See all Example Sentences for vasopressin 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
See all Example Sentences for vasopressin
Dictionary Entries Near vasopressin
Cite this Entry
“Vasopressin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vasopressin. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical 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, pitressinLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share