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ACE inhibitor
ACE inhibitor
/eɪs iː ˈɪnhɪˌbɪtər/
noun
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
(
ACE inhibitor
,
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
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