How to Pronounce Vasopressin (Vasostrict)
vay-soe-PRES-in
IPA: /veɪ.sɒɛ.ˈprɛs.ɪn/
Brand name: Vasostrict
vay
soe
PRES
in
Vasopressin is pronounced vay-soe-PRES-in
How do you pronounce Vasopressin?
Vasopressin is pronounced “vay-soe-PRES-in”. It has 4 syllables: vay ‑ soe ‑ pres ‑ in. The stress falls on the third syllable, “pres”.
How many syllables are in Vasopressin?
Vasopressin has 4 syllables: vay ‑ soe ‑ pres ‑ in.
What does Vasopressin mean?
Vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone) is used as a vasopressor in septic shock and cardiac arrest. It acts on V1 receptors in vascular smooth muscle to cause vasoconstriction.
Word Parts
suffix
-pressin
vasopressin analog
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 3 (PRES) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Septic shock adjunct, DI, variceal bleed
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