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angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
noun
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
Syn: ↑ACE inhibitor
Hypernyms: ↑antihypertensive, ↑antihypertensive drug
Hyponyms:
captopril, ↑Capoten, ↑enalapril, ↑Vasotec, ↑lisinopril, ↑Prinival, ↑Zestril, ↑ramipril, ↑Altace, ↑trandolapril, ↑Mavik

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