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Từ điển Oxford Learners Wordfinder Dictionary
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 • Syn: ACE inhibitor • Hypernyms: antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug • Hyponyms: captopril, Capoten, enalapril, Vasotec, lisinopril, Prinival, Zestril, ramipril, Altace, trandolapril, Mavik
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