Arginine Vasopressin
| Arginine Vasopressin | |
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| Term | Arginine Vasopressin |
| Short definition | Arginine Vasopressin (AR-jih-neen VAY-zoh-PREH-sin) A hormone that constricts blood vessels and helps the kidneys control the amount of water and salt in the body. This helps control blood pressure and the amount of urine produced. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Arginine Vasopressin - (pronounced) (AR-jih-neen VAY-zoh-PREH-sin) A hormone that constricts blood vessels and helps the kidneys control the amount of water and salt in the body. This helps control blood pressure and the amount of urine produced. Arginine vasopressin is made by a part of the brain called the hypothalamus and secreted into the blood by the pituitary gland. Certain types of tumors can release large amounts of arginine vasopressin, which can cause blood sodium levels to be low and the body to retain water. Also known as antidiuretic hormone and vasopressin
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