ace_inhibitor | ||
1. | [ noun ] (medicine,pharmacology) 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 | |
Synonyms: | angiotensin_converting_enzyme_inhibitor | |
Related terms: | antihypertensive lisinopril enalapril captopril | |