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Definition of ACE 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.
Generic synonyms: Antihypertensive, Antihypertensive Drug
Specialized synonyms: Capoten, Captopril, Enalapril, Vasotec, Lisinopril, Prinival, Zestril, Altace, Ramipril, Mavik, Trandolapril
Definition of ACE inhibitor
1. Noun. (medical) 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 ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of ACE inhibitor
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Lexicographical Neighbors of ACE Inhibitor
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Literary usage of ACE inhibitor
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Measuring Up: Improving Health System Performance in Oecd Countries by Canada Health Canada (2002)
"If Puerto Rico wishes to improve its composite score, the incentive is to
concentrate on activities such as ACE inhibitor prescription for which movement up ..."
2. Critical Perspectives on Racial and Ethnic Differences in Health in Late Life by Norman B. Anderson, Rodolfo A. Bulatao, Barney Cohen (2004)
"Based on this evidence, a request was approved by the Food and Drug Administration
to test a non-ACE inhibitor drug for heart failure as the first ..."
3. Report of a Summit: 1st Annual Crossing the Quality Chasm Summit: A Focus on by Karen M. Adams, Ann Greiner, Janet Corrigan (2004)
"Diabetes Scorecard on screen at point of care D Hemoglobin A1C< 7% [x] Annual
Dilated Retinal Exam CH ACE inhibitor for Microalbuminuria [x] Blood Pressure ..."
4. Building a Better Delivery System: A New Engineering/Health Care Partnership by Proctor P. Reid, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine (U.S.) (2005)
"... patients with congestive heart failure, and we simply substitute one drug for
another (eg, we replace ACE inhibitor “A” with ACE inhibitor “B”). ..."
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