Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitorACE inhibitor
PharmacologyCardiologyImportant
A drug that blocks conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II to lower blood pressure; lisinopril (Prinivil), enalapril (Vasotec), and ramipril (Altace) are common agents.
Korean
안지오텐신 전환 효소 억제제
안지오텐신 I을 안지오텐신 II로 전환하는 것을 억제하여 혈압을 낮추는 약물로, 리시노프릴(프리니빌/Prinivil), 에날라프릴(바소텍/Vasotec), 라미프릴(알테이스/Altace) 등이 흔히 쓰인다.
French
Inhibiteur de l'enzyme de conversion de l'angiotensine
Un médicament qui bloque la conversion de l'angiotensine I en angiotensine II pour abaisser la pression artérielle; lisinopril (Prinivil), énalapril (Vasotec) et ramipril (Altace) en sont des exemples courants.
Word parts
angi/oRoot(Greek) Blood vessel