Definition of Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

1. 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.


Medical Definition of Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

1. A class of drugs used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. They exert their haemodynamic effect mainly by inhibiting the renin-angiotensin system and produce a reduction of peripheral arterial resistance. They also modulate sympathetic nervous system activity and increase prostaglandin synthesis. They cause mainly vasodilation and mild natriuresis without affecting heart rate and contractility. (14 Aug 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Angiotensin-converting Enzyme Inhibitor

angiosporous
angiostasis
angiostatic
angiostatin
angiostenosis
angiostomous
angiostrongylosis
angiostrongylus
angiostrongylus cantonensis
angiotelectasia
angiotelectasis
angiotensin
angiotensin-converting enzyme
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (current term)
angiotensin-converting enzyme secretase
angiotensin-related carboxypeptidase
angiotensin I
angiotensin II
angiotensin III
angiotensin I (Phe 8-His 9) hydrolase
angiotensin amide
angiotensin converting enzyme
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
angiotensin converting enzymes
angiotensin precursor
angiotensinase
angiotensinogen
angiotensinogenase

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