n :  a polypeptide hormone that is secreted together with oxytocin by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, that is also obtained synthetically, and that increases blood pressure and exerts an antidiuretic effect - called also antidiuretic hormone , beta-hypophamine  - see ARGININE VASOPRESSIN LYSINE VASOPRESSIN PITRESSIN  .
 
 
 
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