In other species: dog , domestic cat , chicken , Japanese quail , pig

Possibly relevant human trait(s) and/or gene(s)s (MIM numbers): 125700 (trait) , 125800 (trait) , 221995 (trait) , 125800 (trait) , 222300 (trait) , 304800 (trait) , 304900 (trait)

Mendelian trait/disorder: unknown

Considered a defect: yes

Cross-species summary: Diabetes insipidus results from a deficiency of the antidiuretic hormone vasopressin (central diabetes insipidus) or from resistance to vasopressin (nephrogenic diabetes insipidus).