ACE inhibitor
noun
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Definition of ACE inhibitor
: any of a group of antihypertensive drugs (such as captopril) that relax arteries and promote renal excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of angiotensin converting enzyme
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ACE inhibitor
noun
\ ˈās-
, ˌā-(ˌ)sē-ˈē-
\
, ˌā-(ˌ)sē-ˈē-
\
Medical Definition of ACE inhibitor
: any of a group of antihypertensive drugs (as captopril) that relax arteries and promote renal excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of an angiotensin converting enzyme
—abbreviation ACEI