ACE inhibitor

[ eys, ey-see-ee ]
/ eɪs, ˈeɪˈsiˈi /

any of a group of vasodilators used in the treatment of hypertension and heart failure.

Origin of ACE inhibitor

1980–85; A(ngiotensin)-C(onverting) E(nzyme)

British Dictionary definitions for ace inhibitor

ACE inhibitor

noun

any one of a class 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

Word Origin for ACE inhibitor

C20: from a ( ngiotensin-) c ( onverting) e ( nzyme) inhibitor

Medical definitions for ace inhibitor

ACE inhibitor
[ ās ]

n.

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor; any of a class of drugs that reduce peripheral arterial resistance 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.

Scientific definitions for ace inhibitor

ACE inhibitor
[ ās ]

Short for angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. Any of a class 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.