Pronunciation: ˌ ā -( ˌ )s ē - ' ē -; ' ā s-
Function: noun
Etymology: a ngiotensin c onverting e nzyme
Date: 1982
: any of a group of antihypertensive drugs (as captopril) that relax arteries and promote renal excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of angiotensin converting enzyme