Engelsk navneord: ACE inhibitor |
1. | ACE inhibitor (om genstand) 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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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug |
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| Mere specifikke termer | Altace, Capoten, captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, Mavik, Prinival, ramipril, trandolapril, Vasotec, Zestril |
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