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  • noun biochemistry An oligopeptide with properties similar to oxytocin and vasopressin.

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Examples

  • One of these cell types secretes vasotocin, a hormone controlling reproduction and water balance of the body, the other secretes a hormone called RF-amide.

    2007 June - Telic Thoughts 2007

  • The vasotocin-secreting cells contain a light-sensitive pigment, while RF-amide appears to be secreted in response to certain chemicals.

    2007 June - Telic Thoughts 2007

  • The vasotocin-secreting cells contain a light-sensitive pigment, while RF-amide appears to be secreted in response to certain chemicals.

    Combinatorial Dependencies 2007

  • The research demonstrates that vasotocin neurons in the medial extended amygdala -- which are present in most animals, including humans -- respond differently to social cues in birds that live in colonies compared to their more solitary cousins.

    Science Press Releases 2006

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