lisinopril
English edit
Etymology edit
From lysine + -o- + -pril (“angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor”).
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /lɪˈsɪn.əˌpɹɪl/, /laɪˈsɪn.əˌpɹɪl/
Noun edit
lisinopril (uncountable)
- (pharmacology) A drug of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor class (trademark Prinivil, Zestril), primarily used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, heart attacks, and certain complications of diabetes.
Translations edit
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
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References edit
- “lisinopril”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.