Term: vasopressin: hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating capillary muscles and reduces urine flow by affecting reabsorption of water by kidney tubules
Candidate hypernym: hormone: the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect → 1
Candidate hypernym: seat: a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane) → 0
Candidate hypernym: view: purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of' → 0
Candidate hypernym: ketone group: a group having the characteristic properties of ketones → 0
Candidate hypernym: cut: a wound made by cutting → 0
Candidate hypernym: bed linen: linen or cotton articles for a bed (as sheets and pillowcases) → 0
Candidate hypernym: maggot: the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter → 0
Candidate hypernym: financial forecast: a forecast of the expected financial position and the results of operations and cash flows based on expected conditions → 0
Candidate hypernym: retina: the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve → 0
Candidate hypernym: culver's root: a tall perennial herb having spikes of small white or purple flowers; common in eastern North America → 0
Candidate hypernym: amorousness: a feeling of love or fondness → 0