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English noun: angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor | |||
| 1. | angiotensin-converting enzyme 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 | ||
| Synonyms | ACE inhibitor | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | Altace, Capoten, captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, Mavik, Prinival, ramipril, trandolapril, Vasotec, Zestril | ||
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