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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), Vasopressin |
An antidiuretic hormone released by the pituitary gland that increases the reabsorption of water by the kidney conserving water and reducing the volume of urine produced, also called vasopressin. |
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Desmopressin |
Synthetic analogue of the antidiuretic hormone vasopressin. Capable of mimicking the action of vasopressin to reduce the amount of urine production. |
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Endocrine glands |
Organs whose function is to secrete regulating substances, or hormones, into the blood. |
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Enuresis |
The involuntary passing of urine. |
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Hormones |
Hormones have the effect of changing or controlling the activities of systems and organs in some other part of the body. |
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Nocturia |
The need to pass urine once or more during the night. |
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Nocturnal enuresis, bedwetting |
The involuntary passing of urine during night-time sleep, also called bedwetting in lay terms. |
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Primary Nocturnal Enuresis |
Bedwetting in children over the age of five, who have not experienced a longer period of dry nights. |
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Secondary Nocturnal Enuresis |
Bedwetting in children over the age of five, who have previously been dry for a period of at least six months. |
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Sleep deprivation |
A shortage of quality, undisturbed sleep that results in detrimental effects on physical and mental well-being. |
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Urinary incontinence |
Uncontrollable loss of urine. |
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