angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

Definition / meaning of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

A drug that is used to lower blood pressure. An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor is a type of antihypertensive agent. Also called ACE inhibitor.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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