- angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor
- ACE inhibitor. A drug that is used to lower blood pressure. An angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor is a type of antihypertensive agent. Also called ACE inhibitor.
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angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor — n ACE INHIBITOR … Medical dictionary
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor — noun an antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin II in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also used to … Useful english dictionary
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor — noun : ace inhibitor herein … Useful english dictionary
Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 — Angiotensin I converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is an exopeptidase that catalyses the conversion of angiotensin I to the nonapeptide [Angiotensin|angiotensin [1 9] .cite journal | author = Donoghue M, Hsieh F, Baronas E, Godbout K, Gosselin M, Stagliano … Wikipedia
Angiotensin-converting enzyme — Angiotensin I converting enzyme (ACE, EC number|3.4.15.1) is an exopeptidase.FunctionsIt has two primary functions: * it catalyses the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor. [GeorgiaPhysiology|7/7ch09/7ch09p16] * … Wikipedia
angiotensin converting enzyme — noun proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II • Syn: ↑angiotensin converting enzyme, ↑ACE • Hypernyms: ↑protease, ↑peptidase, ↑proteinase, ↑proteolytic enzyme * * * noun … Useful english dictionary
angiotensin converting enzyme — angiotensin con·vert·ing enzyme kən .vərt iŋ n a proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II see ACE INHIBITOR … Medical dictionary
Angiotensin — causes blood vessels to constrict, and drives blood pressure up. It is part of the renin angiotensin system, which is a major target for drugs that lower blood pressure. Angiotensin also creates aldosterone, which causes the tubules of the… … Wikipedia
inhibitor — 1. An agent that restrains or retards physiologic, chemical, or enzymatic action. 2. A nerve, stimulation of which represses activity. SEE ALSO: inhibition. α glucosidase i. an oral agent that aids in th … Medical dictionary
ACE inhibitor — Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. A drug that is used to lower blood pressure. An ACE inhibitor is a type of antihypertensive agent. Also called angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor … English dictionary of cancer terms
