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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension and some types of chronic heart failure. uncountable
2. 2
   an ACE inhibitor (trade name Vasotec) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney and so results in vasodilation; administered after heart attacks wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

vasotec

Etymology

From (ph)en(yl) + ala(nine) + -pril (“angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor”).

Related phrases

enalapril maleateangiotensin converting enzymeheart failure

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