angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

Noun

Meaning

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

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Alternative names

angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor

Synonyms

ACE inhibitor

Hypernyms

antihypertensive antihypertensive drug

Hyponyms

captopril ramipril enalapril lisinopril Altace Capoten

Close letter words and terms

angiotensin receptor blocking agent angiotensin receptor blocking agent drug angiotensin-1 angiotensin-converting enzyme-related angiotensin-ii receptor antagonists angiotensinamide