Conopressin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Conopressin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A form of vasopressin, present in snails of the genus Lymnaea, that functions as oxytocin.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A form of vasopressin, present in snails of the genus Lymnaea, that functions as oxytocin.
Word Forms
- conopressins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include annepressin, vasotocin, conopeptide, annetocin, conantokin, neurophysin.
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