Antidiuretic


of or relating to a substance that suppresses the formation of urine.
any such substance.
adjective
(of a hormone, treatment, etc) acting on the kidneys to control water excretion

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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