ace inhibitors

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Definition of ace inhibitors in English English dictionary

plural form of ACE inhibitor

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ACE inhibitor

any one of a class of drugs, including captopril and enalpapril, that cause the arteries to widen by preventing the synthesis on angiotensin: used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure

ACE inhibitor

Any of a class of drugs that cause vasodilation and are used to treat hypertension and heart failure

ACE inhibitor

an oral medicine that lowers blood pressure; ACE stands for angiotensin (an-gee-oh-TEN-sin) converting enzyme For people with diabetes, especially those who have protein (albumin) in the urine, it also helps slow down kidney damage

ACE inhibitor

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor Slows down the progression of diabetic kidney disease It is also used to lower blood pressure

ACE inhibitor

A type of drug used to lower blood pressure Studies indicate that it may also help prevent or slow the progression of kidney disease in people with diabetes

ACE inhibitor

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitor A class of drugs that inhibit this particular enzyme and that is used in high blood pressure and/or renal disease caused by diabetes

ACE inhibitor

group of drugs which lower blood pressure by inhibiting the angiotensin converting enzyme (Medicine)

ace inhibitor

antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin 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 administered after uncomplicated heart attacks

Turkish pronunciation

eys înhîbıtırz

Pronunciation

/ˈās ənˈhəbətərz/ /ˈeɪs ɪnˈhɪbətɜrz/