Vasopressin

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Vasopressin
TermVasopressin
Short definitionvasopressin - (pronounced) (VAY-zoh-PREH-sin) hormone that constricts blood vessels and helps the kidneys control the amount of water and salt in the body. This helps control blood pressure and the amount of urine produced. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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vasopressin - (pronounced) (VAY-zoh-PREH-sin) hormone that constricts blood vessels and helps the kidneys control the amount of water and salt in the body. This helps control blood pressure and the amount of urine produced. Vasopressin is made by a part of the brain called the hypothalamus and secreted into the blood by the pituitary gland. Certain types of tumors can release large amounts of vasopressin, which can lead to low blood sodium levels and water retention in the body. Also known as antidiuretic hormone and arginine vasopressin

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