ANTIDIURETIC HORMONES
\ˌantɪdˌɪjuːɹˈɛtɪk hˈɔːmə͡ʊnz], \ˌantɪdˌɪjuːɹˈɛtɪk hˈɔːməʊnz], \ˌa_n_t_ɪ_d_ˌɪ_j_uː_ɹ_ˈɛ_t_ɪ_k h_ˈɔː_m_əʊ_n_z]\
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Octapeptide antidiuretic hormones released by the neurohypophysis of all vertebrates (chemical composition varies with species). They control water metabolism and balance by regulating lung, gill, kidney, etc., and water loss, and also contract smooth muscle. They may also be neurotransmitters. Also included are synthetic vasopressin derivatives. Vasopressins are used pharmacologically as renal agents, vasoconstrictor agents, and hemostatics.
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