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 ADH
      n : 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 [syn: vasopressin,
           antidiuretic hormone, Pitressin]