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LYSINE VASOPRESSIN

\lˈa͡ɪsa͡ɪn vˈasəpɹˌɛsɪn], \lˈa‍ɪsa‍ɪn vˈasəpɹˌɛsɪn], \l_ˈaɪ_s_aɪ_n v_ˈa_s_ə_p_ɹ_ˌɛ_s_ɪ_n]\

Definitions of LYSINE VASOPRESSIN

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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.

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