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LYPRESSIN

\lˈɪpɹɪsˌɪn], \lˈɪpɹɪsˌɪn], \l_ˈɪ_p_ɹ_ɪ_s_ˌɪ_n]\

Definitions of LYPRESSIN

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an antidiuretic and vasoconstrictor used to treat diabetes insipidus

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

an antidiuretic and vasoconstrictor used to treat diabetes insipidus

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The porcine antidiuretic hormone (VASOPRESSINS) most frequently used clinically. A cyclic nonapeptide with lysine in position 8 of the chain; it is used to treat DIABETES INSIPIDUS and as a hemostatic because of its vasoconstrictor action.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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