Meanings
plural ACE inhibitors
- medicineAny of a class of blood pressure-lowering drugs, including captopril and enalapril, that cause the arteries to widen by preventing the synthesis on angiotensin.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounan 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
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Origin
Circa 20th century: from Angiotensin-Converting-Enzyme inhibitor.
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