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Lypressin

Definition:

Lypressin is a synthetic form of vasopressin, a hormone that is naturally produced in the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland. It acts on the kidneys to regulate water retention and balance in the body.

Examples:

As a noun:

The doctor prescribed lypressin to a patient suffering from diabetes insipidus.

Research shows that lypressin can be effective in treating nocturnal enuresis in children.

As a verb:

It is important to lypressin in appropriate doses to avoid any complications.

The physician lypressins the patient with a vasopressin analog to manage renal disorders.

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