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angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

noun

an antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin II in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries;
promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme;
also used to treat congestive heart failure
• Syn:
ACE inhibitor
• Hypernyms:
antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug
• Hyponyms:
captopril, Capoten, enalapril, Vasotec, lisinopril,
Prinival, Zestril, ramipril, Altace, trandolapril, Mavik