ACE INHIBITOR


Meaning of ACE INHIBITOR in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌā-(ˌ)sē-ˈē-; ˈās- ]

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

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