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

Example Sentences

One of the most prominent of these is the antidiuretic hormone, or ADH.

From Seattle Times

Ownership has also lowered the maximum amount of the common antidiuretic Lasix that horses can ingest, one of a series of actions that critics claim is insufficient.

From New York Times

The authors stress that it is rare to develop water intoxication with normal renal function but warn that some illnesses drive up levels of antidiuretic hormones, which reduce normal excretion of water.

From The Guardian

A number of medical conditions – notably a rather common one called the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone, and medical treatment in general – are associated with the potential for low blood sodium, or hyponatremia.

From US News

Alcohol inhibits an antidiuretic hormone that would normally send some of the fluid you’re consuming back into the body, and instead sends it to your bladder.

From Time