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Defenition of the word ace inhibitor

    • Defenition of the word ace inhibitor

      • antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin 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 administered after uncompli
      • 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

    Synonyms for the word ace inhibitor

      • angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

    Hyponyms for the word ace inhibitor

      • altace
      • Capoten
      • captopril
      • enalapril
      • lisinopril
      • mavik
      • prinival
      • Prinivil
      • ramipril
      • trandolapril
      • Vasotec
      • Zestril

    Hypernyms for the word ace inhibitor

      • antihypertensive
      • antihypertensive drug

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