adermin
- n a B vitamin that is essential for metabolism of amino acids and starch
adh
- n hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating capillary muscles and reduces urine flow by affecting reabsorption of water by kidney tubules
adhd
- n a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders