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captopril

Pronunciation: /ˈkæp.təˌpɹɪl/

The English word “captopril” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. An ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension and some types of congestive heart failure.

Etymology

From (mer)capto + pr(oline) + -yl or (mer)capto + pr(opion)yl.

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