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ACE Inhibitor |
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Any substance that inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Inhibition of ACE results in a reduction in angiotensin II and angiotensin II-induced aldosterone secretion, causing vasodilation and natriuresis. |
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http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C247 |
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definition |
Any substance that inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Inhibition of ACE results in a reduction in angiotensin II and angiotensin II-induced aldosterone secretion, causing vasodilation and natriuresis. |
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ACE Inhibitor |
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ncit:C247 |
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ACE Inhibitor |
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