antidiuretic
[ an-tee-dahy-uh-ret-ik ]
/ ˌæn tiˌdaɪ əˈrɛt ɪk /
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adjective
of or relating to a substance that suppresses the formation of urine.
noun
any such substance.
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British Dictionary definitions for antidiuretic
antidiuretic
/ (ˌæntɪˌdaɪjʊˈrɛtɪk) /
adjective
(of a hormone, treatment, etc) acting on the kidneys to control water excretion
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Medical definitions for antidiuretic
antidiuretic
[ ăn′tē-dī′ə-rĕt′ĭk, ăn′tī- ]
n.
An agent that reduces the output of urine.
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