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ZESTRIL
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An ACE inhibiting drug (trade names Prinival or Zestril) administered as an antihypertensive and after heart attacks
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("Zestril" is a kind of...):
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; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also used to treat congestive heart failure)
Domain usage:
trade name (a name given to a product or service)
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