angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

Noun angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor has 1 sense

• angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor(n = noun.artifact) ace 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;
is a kind of antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug
has particulars: capoten, captopril, enalapril, vasotec, lisinopril, prinival, zestril, altace, ramipril, mavik, trandolapril