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
Broader: hormone: the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect | Unrelated: seat: a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
Broader: hormone: the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect | Unrelated: view: purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of'
Broader: hormone: the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect | Unrelated: ketone group: a group having the characteristic properties of ketones
Broader: hormone: the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect | Unrelated: cut: a wound made by cutting
Broader: hormone: the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect | Unrelated: bed linen: linen or cotton articles for a bed (as sheets and pillowcases)
Broader: hormone: the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect | Unrelated: maggot: the larva of the housefly and blowfly commonly found in decaying organic matter
Broader: hormone: the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect | Unrelated: financial forecast: a forecast of the expected financial position and the results of operations and cash flows based on expected conditions
Broader: hormone: the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect | Unrelated: retina: the innermost light-sensitive membrane covering the back wall of the eyeball; it is continuous with the optic nerve
Broader: hormone: the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect | Unrelated: culver's root: a tall perennial herb having spikes of small white or purple flowers; common in eastern North America
Broader: hormone: the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect | Unrelated: amorousness: a feeling of love or fondness