antidiuretic

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes an antidiuretic to the patient.

Definition

Noun: A substance, typically a hormone or drug, that reduces or suppresses the production of urine by the kidneys, thereby decreasing water loss from the body and increasing water retention.

Usage

The term is used primarily in medical and physiological contexts to describe agents that oppose diuresis (the increased production of urine). It is most commonly associated with the hormone vasopressin, also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

Examples

• Noun:
  • Vasopressin is a natural antidiuretic produced by the pituitary gland.
  • The doctor prescribed an antidiuretic to help manage the patient's condition of excessive urination.
  • Desmopressin is a synthetic antidiuretic used to treat diabetes insipidus.

Advanced Usage

• "Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)": This is the full name for the primary endogenous antidiuretic, vasopressin. It is crucial for regulating the body's water balance and blood pressure.
  • The secretion of antidiuretic hormone is triggered by dehydration.

Variants and Related Words

• Antidiuresis (n): The process or condition of reduced urine secretion.
  • The medication's primary effect is the induction of antidiuresis.
• Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) (n): Synonym for vasopressin.
• Vasopressin (n): The specific peptide hormone that acts as the body's main antidiuretic.

Synonyms

• Vasopressin (specifically for the natural hormone)
• ADH (Abbreviation for Antidiuretic Hormone)

Related Phrases

• Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH): A medical condition characterized by excessive release of ADH, leading to fluid retention and low sodium levels.
  • Hyponatremia is a common finding in patients with SIADH.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a drug that limits the formation of urine

Từ đồng nghĩa

• antidiuretic drug