ADH

ADH
Term	ADH
Short definition	ADH (AN-tee-DY-yoo-REH-tik HOR-mone) 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.
Type	Cancer terms
Specialty	Oncology
Language	English
Source	NCI
Comments

ADH - (pronounced) (AN-tee-DY-yoo-REH-tik HOR-mone) 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. Antidiuretic hormone 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 high levels of antidiuretic hormone, which can lead to low blood sodium levels and water retention in the body. Also called arginine vasopressin and vasopressin

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