Vasopressin
Yes, vasopressin is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
What does vasopressin mean?
noun
- 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
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 11 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 7 |
| Scrabble points | 16 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of vasopressin
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters VASOPRESSIN.
Words you can make from vasopressin
Frequently asked questions
Is vasopressin a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Vasopressin is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is vasopressin worth in Scrabble?
Vasopressin is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does vasopressin mean?
Vasopressin means: 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.