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Antidiuretic Hormone Adh Peptide Vasopressin Promotes Water Retention

Front antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Back A peptide hormone, also known as vasopressin, that promotes water retention by the kidneys. Produced in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary, [this] also has activities in the brain.

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