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antidiuretic

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an⋅ti⋅di⋅u⋅ret⋅ic

  [an-tee-dahy-uh-ret-ik] Biochemistry, Pharmacology
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–adjective
1. of or pertaining to a substance that suppresses the formation of urine.
–noun
2. any such substance.
Origin:
1940–45; anti- + diuretic
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Main Entry: 1an·ti·di·uret·ic
Pronunciation: -'ret-ik
Function: adjective
: tending to oppose or check excretion ofurine

Main Entry: 2antidiuretic
Function: noun
: an antidiuretic substance
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antidiuretic an·ti·di·u·ret·ic (ān'tē-dī'ə-rět'ĭk, ān'tī-)
n.
An agent that reduces the output of urine.

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