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antidiuretic

[an-tee-dahy-uh-ret-ik]Biochemistry, Pharmacology
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adjective
  1. of or relating to a substance that suppresses the formation of urine.
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noun
  1. any such substance.
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Origin of antidiuretic

First recorded in 1940–45; anti- + diuretic
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British Dictionary definitions for antidiuretic

antidiuretic

adjective
  1. (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.
  1. An agent that reduces the output of urine.
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