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antidiuretic hormone

antidiuretic hormone

6.0
A hormone made in the brain that tells the kidneys to keep water and helps control blood pressure
  • noun
  • /ˌæntiˌdaɪjʊˈrɛtɪk ˈhɔrmoʊn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hormona antidiurética
  • In healthy individuals, antidiuretic hormone assists in maintaining proper blood pressure by controlling fluid levels.
  • antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Examples

  • Secretion of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) often goes unidentified.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Eighty percent of patients with severe infection had hyponatremia, which suggests a syndrome involving inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (29).

    Academic text (2012)

  • Urine production is reduced by about 50% at night in response to the circadian rhythm of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

    Academic text (2012)

  • This study was undertaken to evaluate osmolality and arginine vasopressin (AVP) or antidiuretic hormone (ADH) levels during the course of major head and neck surgery.

    Academic text (1998)

  • The antidiuretic hormone regulates water balance in the body by promoting water reabsorption in the kidneys.

  • A deficiency of antidiuretic hormone can lead to excessive urine output and dehydration.

Synonyms

vasopressin
vsantidiuretic hormone
  • Specialized
1 9.3

A hormone that raises blood pressure and makes the kidneys save water

is a general functional description rather than a scientific name
Pitressin
vsantidiuretic hormone
  • Specialized
9.3

A medicine that raises blood pressure and reduces urine output

is the general descriptive term rather than a brand name
ADH
vsantidiuretic hormone
  • Specialized
6.8

A hormone made in the brain that tells the kidneys to keep water and make less urine

emphasizes blood pressure regulation in addition to water control

Surface Forms

antidiuretic hormone singular
antidiuretic hormones plural

Morphology

antidiuretic + hormone

The phrase is directly compositional: 'antidiuretic' (reduces urine production) modifies 'hormone' (a glandular chemical), so it denotes a hormone that reduces urine output and promotes water reabsorption. This transparent modifier+noun pattern is regular and predictable, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would understand the MWE.

Etymology

Antidiuretic hormone breaks into anti ('against') and diuretic ('makes you pee'). It is a hormone that tells the kidneys to keep water, so you make less urine and your blood pressure can stay steady.