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Ace inhibitor

//ˈeɪs ɪnˌhɪb.ɪ.tɚ// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any of a class of blood pressure-lowering drugs, including captopril and enalapril, that cause the arteries to widen by preventing the synthesis on angiotensin.
  2. 2
    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 wordnet

Etymology

Circa 20th century: from Angiotensin-Converting-Enzyme inhibitor.

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