See Also: Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)(health)
antidiuretic hormone(medicine)
syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone(medicine)
Antidiuretic(medicine)
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)(health)
luteinizing hormone-2ffollicle-stimulating hormone-releasing factor(medicine)
receptors, pituitary hormone-regulating hormone(medicine)
Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH)(health)
hormones, hormone substitutes, and hormone antagonists(medicine)
Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH)(health)

antidiuretic hormone (medicine)


antidiuretic hormone
<endocrinology> A peptide hormone released from the posterior pituitary lobe but synthesised in the hypothalamus. There are 2 forms, differing only in the amino acid at position 8: arginine vasopressin is widespread, while lysine vasopressin is found in pigs. Has antidiuretic and vasopressor actions. Used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus.

Acronym: ADH