vasotocin

/væsoʊˈtɒsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A nonapeptide hormone produced in the hypothalamus of animals, including humans, and found in the posterior pituitary gland, having a role in the regulation of water balance and blood pressure.

“The vasotocin hormone plays a crucial role in the osmoregulation of aquatic animals.”

Synonyms

  • ADH
  • antidiuretic hormone
  • vasopressin

Antonyms

  • diuretic
  • vasodilator