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angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.38 in modern English

Syllables
an-giotensin--con-vert-ing en-zyme in-hibitor
IPA
62
Scrabble Score
36
Letters
8
Syllables
16
Unique Chars

Meaning

n

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

Synonyms

ACE inhibitor

Questions

What does angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor mean?
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

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