antidiuretic

[ an-tee-dahy-uh-ret-ik ]

/ ˌæn tiˌdaɪ əˈrɛt ɪk /

Biochemistry, Pharmacology

adjective

of or relating to a substance that suppresses the formation of urine.

noun

any such substance.

Words nearby antidiuretic

antideuteron, antidiarrheal, antidisestablishmentarian, antidisestablishmentarianism, antidiuresis, antidiuretic, antidiuretic hormone, antidoron, antidote, antidromic, antidrug

Origin of antidiuretic

First recorded in 1940–45; anti- + diuretic

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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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Medicine definitions for antidiuretic

antidiuretic

[ ăn′tē-dī′ə-rĕt′ĭk, ăn′tī- ]

n.

An agent that reduces the output of urine.