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antidiuretic

American

[an-tee-dahy-uh-ret-ik] / ˌæn tiˌdaɪ əˈrɛt ɪk /

adjective

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

noun

any such substance.

antidiuretic British

/ ˌæntɪˌdaɪjʊˈrɛtɪk /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of antidiuretic

First recorded in 1940–45; anti- + diuretic

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But there is a hormonal aspect too: Vasopressin, an antidiuretic hormone, ramps up during exercise, and especially when it’s hot.

From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2025

Stress increases osmolality, which decreases antidiuretic hormone secretion.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022

Stress increases osmolality, which increases antidiuretic hormone secretion.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022

The posterior lobe stores and releases oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone produced by the hypothalamus.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013

Children whose bladders tend to spasm can be treated with anticholinergic drugs, and children who lack an antidiuretic hormone can take a synthetic version.

From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2010

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