Antidiuretic

Definition: Meaning of, antidiuretic in English to English dictionary.

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antidiuretic	antidiuretics

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antidiuretic used in phrases

antidiuretic drug (noun)
1. a drug that limits the formation of urine
antidiuretic hormone (noun)
1. trade name Pitressin hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating capillary muscles and reduces urine flow by affecting reabsorption of water by kidney tubules
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Pronunciation: ˈpɛnɪweɪt

Parts of Speech: noun

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 24 grains

antidiuretic drug