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Detailed Synonyms for angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor in English
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor:
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor [the ~] noun
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the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
– 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 congest 1the ACE inhibitor; the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor– 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 congest 1