adh
adh — abbreviation
1. the abbreviation used in medicine and biology for antidiuretic hormone, a body c
the abbreviation used in medicine and biology for antidiuretic hormone, a body chemical that helps the kidneys keep water
The chart showed low ADH after Mina lost too much fluid.
low ADH in a medical chart
Dr. Okafor ordered an ADH test when Leo stayed thirsty all day.
ADH test in a symptom check
The nurse explained that ADH helps the kidneys hold onto water.
In class, Reema labeled ADH as the hormone that reduces urine.
- antidiuretic hormone
the full scientific name used when the abbreviation is expanded
- vasopressin
another common full name for the same hormone
文法句型
low/high ADH
ADH test
ADH helps + clause
用法筆記
Usually written in capital letters in charts, lab reports, and textbooks. In less technical contexts, writers may use the full names antidiuretic hormone or vasopressin instead.
常見錯誤
2. the abbreviation used in chemistry and medicine for alcohol dehydrogenase, an en
the abbreviation used in chemistry and medicine for alcohol dehydrogenase, an enzyme that helps break down alcohol in the body
The lab sheet links ADH activity to how fast the liver clears alcohol.
ADH activity in a lab result
Sahil studied ADH before the lesson on alcohol and liver damage.
The article says one ADH type breaks alcohol down faster than another.
On the diagram, Daichi circled ADH beside the liver enzyme pathway.
- alcohol dehydrogenase
the full enzyme name used outside shorthand writing
- enzyme
a broader term for the kind of protein ADH is in this sense
文法句型
ADH activity
ADH type
ADH in the liver
用法筆記
Common in lab reports, biology classes, and research writing about alcohol metabolism. When a text is aimed at general readers, the full term alcohol dehydrogenase is usually clearer.