ACE inhibitor en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- āsʹ ĭn-hĭb'-ĭ-tər (US)
- /ˈeɪs ɪnˌhɪb.ɪ.tɚ/ (US)
- āsʹ ĭn-hĭb'-ĭ-tər (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈeɪs ɪnˌhɪb.ɪ.tə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
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Etymology
Circa 20th century: from Angiotensin-Converting-Enzyme inhibitor.
Meanings
- Any of a class of blood pressure-lowering drugs, including captopril and enalapril, that cause the arteries to widen by preventing the synthesis on angiotensin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE inhibitors | Number=Plur | lexicographic |