Ace inhibitor
any of a group of vasodilators used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure.
noun
any one of a cl-ss of drugs, including captopril, enalapril, and ramipril, that cause the arteries to widen by preventing the synthesis of angiotensin: used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure
ace inhibitor (ās)
n.
any of a cl-ss of drugs used to treat hypertension and heart failure.
ace inhibitor
(ās)
short for angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. any of a cl-ss of drugs that cause vasodilation by inactivating an enzyme that converts angiotensin i to the vasoconstrictor angiotensin ii, used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, and other cardiovascular disorders. see also angiotensin.
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