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English noun: ACE inhibitor

1. ACE inhibitor (artifact) 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


Synonymsangiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor


Broader (hypernym)antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug


Narrower (hyponym)Altace, Capoten, captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, Mavik, Prinival, ramipril, trandolapril, Vasotec, Zestril









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