captopril
captopril · captoprils
An ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension and some types of congestive heart failureAn ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension and some types of congestive heart failure.
US/ˈkæp.təˌpɹɪl/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)An ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension and some types of congestive heart failure.
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
Origin
From (mer)capto + pr(oline) + -yl or (mer)capto + pr(opion)yl.From (mer)capto + pr(oline) + -yl or (mer)capto + pr(opion)yl.
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Forms
plural: captoprils| Singular | captopril |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- 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:Capoten
Lessons for this word
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