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What is angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor?

Pronunciation: /ˌænˌʤioʊˈtɛnsɪn kənˈvərtɪŋ ˈɛnˌzaɪm ˌɪnˈhɪbətər/

angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor

Definition

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