ACE inhibitor
ACE inhibitor
noun \ˌā-(ˌ)sē-ˈē-; ˈās-\Definition of ACE INHIBITOR
: 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
Origin of ACE INHIBITOR
angiotensin converting enzyme
First Known Use: 1982
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