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.

Origin of antidiuretic

First recorded in 1940–45; anti- + diuretic

Words nearby antidiuretic

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

British Dictionary definitions for antidiuretic

antidiuretic
/ (ˌæntɪˌdaɪjʊˈrɛtɪk) /

adjective

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

Medical definitions for antidiuretic

antidiuretic
[ ăn′tē-dī′ə-rĕt′ĭk, ăn′tī- ]

n.

An agent that reduces the output of urine.