antidiuretic

[an-tee-dahy-uh-ret-ik]Biochemistry, Pharmacology

adjective

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

noun

any such substance.

Origin of antidiuretic

First recorded in 1940–45; anti- + diuretic

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British Dictionary definitions for antidiuretic

antidiuretic

adjective

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

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antidiuretic in Medicine

antidiuretic

[ăn′tē-dī′ə-rĕt′ĭk, ăn′tī-]

n.

An agent that reduces the output of urine.