Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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Mavik | Yes | No | No | No |
ACE inhibitor | Yes | No | No | No |
Mavik (noun) | ACE inhibitor (noun) |
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an ACE inhibiting drug (trade name Mavik) used in some patients after a heart attack or to treat hypertension | 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 |