Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun An ACE inhibitor drug, C21H31N3O5, used in its hydrated form to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure.

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  • noun A drug of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor class, primarily used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, heart attacks, and certain complications of diabetes.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun an ACE inhibiting drug (trade names Prinival or Zestril) administered as an antihypertensive and after heart attacks

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[Alteration of lysine + -pril, ACE inhibitor suffix (perhaps alteration of pr(opano)yl, constituent of early members of this class of drugs).]

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Examples

  • The researchers compared the patients in groups that included those using an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB); those using an ACE inhibitor called lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril); and those using other blood pressure/heart disease medications (excluding statins).

    Examiner California Headlines 2010

  • Those taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor called lisinopril or other heart medications are less prone to develop dementia.

    New Statesman 2010

  • Those taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor called lisinopril or other heart medications are less prone to develop dementia.

    New Statesman 2010

  • Those taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor called lisinopril or other heart medications are less prone to develop dementia.

    New Statesman 2010

  • A: Some people are quite susceptible to cough as a side effect of ACE-inhibitor blood pressure drugs such as lisinopril, enalapril and ramipril.

    chicagotribune.com - News 2010

  • A: Some people are quite susceptible to cough as a side effect of ACE-inhibitor blood pressure drugs such as lisinopril, enalapril and ramipril.

    chicagotribune.com - 2010

  • ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril (brand names, Prinivil (r) and Zestril (r)) decrease chemicals that tighten blood vessels.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010

  • ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril (brand names, Prinivil® and Zestril®) decrease chemicals that tighten blood vessels.

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010

  • ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril (brand names, Prinivil® and Zestril®) decrease chemicals that tighten blood vessels.

    Newswise: Latest News 2010

  • Three strategies claimed face lisinopril-hctz system causes decreased.

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