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