Noun: 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 congestive heart failure
"The doctor prescribed an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor to control his blood pressure";
- ACE inhibitor
Derived forms: angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
Type of: antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug
Encyclopedia: Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor