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Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor   /ˌændʒioʊtˈɛnsɪn-kənvˈərtɪŋ ˈɛnzˌaɪm ɪnhˈɪbətər/   Listen
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

noun
1.
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.  Synonym: ACE inhibitor.






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Words linked to "Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor" :   Altace, lisinopril, trandolapril, captopril, Mavik, Prinival, enalapril, Capoten, antihypertensive, Zestril, antihypertensive drug, Vasotec, ramipril, ACE inhibitor



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