Antidiuretic hormone

Pronunciation
/an-tee-doo-ee-YUR-et-ik hor-mohn/
Category
Physiology
Singular
Antidiuretic hormone
Plural
Antidiuretic hormones

Definition

A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body by reducing urine production.

Etymology

From Latin 'anti-', meaning 'against', and 'diuresis', meaning 'urine flow'.

Example

Increased antidiuretic hormone levels lead to decreased urine output and increased thirst.

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