English noun: Capoten | |||
| 1. | Capoten (artifact) a drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation; used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure | ||
| Synonyms | captopril | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | ACE inhibitor, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor | ||