Captopril meaning
An ACE inhibitor drug used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, and other cardiovascular disorders.
noun
A white, crystalline oral drug, C9H15NO3S, that inhibits angiotensin, used to lower high blood pressure and treat heart failure.
noun
An ACE inhibitor drug, C9 H15 NO3 S, used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, and other cardiovascular disorders.
noun
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Origin of captopril
- (mer)capt(an) -pr- (pr(opane)) (or pr(oline)) alteration of –yl
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition