Antidiuretic hormoneADH
EndocrinologyNephrologyImportant
Pituitary hormone that promotes renal water reabsorption to reduce urine output and regulate plasma osmolality, also called vasopressin.
Korean
항이뇨호르몬
뇌하수체에서 분비되어 신장에서 수분 재흡수를 촉진하고 소변량을 감소시키는 호르몬; 바소프레신(ADH)이라고도 한다.
French
Hormone antidiurétique
Hormone hypophysaire qui favorise la réabsorption rénale de l'eau, réduisant la diurèse et l'osmolalité plasmatique ; aussi appelée vasopressine (ADH).
Word parts
anti-Prefix(Greek) Againstur/oRootUrine, urinary tract-icSuffix(Greek) Pertaining to