antidiuretic

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

adjective

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

noun

1. any such substance.

antidiuretic

/ ˌæntɪˌdaɪjʊˈrɛtɪk /

adjective

1. (of a hormone, treatment, etc) acting on the kidneys to control water excretion

Word History and Origins

Origin of antidiuretic¹

First recorded in 1940–45; anti- + diuretic