vasopressin
/ˌveɪzoʊˈprɛsɪn/
noun
- A hormone that helps control blood pressure and the amount of water the kidneys absorb.
- High levels of vasopressin can cause blood vessels to narrow, raising blood pressure.
- Vasopressin is released by the brain to help the body retain water when dehydrated.
- Doctors sometimes use synthetic vasopressin to treat certain types of diabetes insipidus.