What is another word for antidiuretic hormone?
Pronunciation: [ˌantɪdˌɪjuːɹˈɛtɪk hˈɔːmə͡ʊn] (IPA) 
Antidiuretic hormone, also known as arginine vasopressin (AVP), is a hormone that regulates the water balance in the body by reducing the amount of water excreted by the kidneys. There are several synonyms used for this hormone, including vasopressin, ADH, antidiuretic factor, and posterior pituitary hormone. These terms all refer to the same hormone that is produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the pituitary gland. In addition to its role in regulating water balance, antidiuretic hormone is also involved in blood pressure regulation and the release of stress hormones during periods of physical or emotional stress.
