The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
n. A drug used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension and congestive heart failure, that functions by inhibiting the enzymes that activate angiotensin.
n. An ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension and some types of congestive heart failure.
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n. a drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation; used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure
Word Usage
"For their study, they gave a short-acting ACE inhibitor, called captopril brand name Capoten, at different times of day to laboratory mice with high blood pressure."