| NOUN | artifact | Capoten, captopril | a drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation |
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| Sounds | kahpow'tahn | |
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| Rhymes | Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn... | |
| 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. | |
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| Synonym | captopril | |
| Broader | ACE inhibitor, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor | An antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin II in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries |
| Usage of | trademark | a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer / manufacturer or distributor / distributor of a product |
| Spanish | captopril | |
| Catalan | captopril | |
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