What is another word for vasopressin?
Pronunciation: [vˈasəpɹˌɛsɪn] (IPA) 
Vasopressin, also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), is a hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. The hormone plays an important role in regulating water balance in the body and constricting blood vessels.
Some synonyms for vasopressin include:
1. ADH: short for antidiuretic hormone, the medical name for vasopressin.
2. Arginine vasopressin: another name for the hormone, derived from the amino acid it contains.
3. Pitressin: a brand name for the synthetic form of vasopressin used in medical treatments.
4. Posterior pituitary hormone: describes the anatomical origin of vasopressin.
5. Vasotocin: a similar hormone found in non-mammalian species.
