English Explanatory Dictionary

angiotensin converting enzyme

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An enzyme which catalyzes the creation of angiotensin, and is a strong vasoconstrictor.

Word forms

angiotensin converting enzyme angiotensin converting enzymes angiotensin-converting enzyme

Synonyms

ACE

Derived words

ACE angiotensin converting enzyme 1 angiotensin converting enzyme 2 human recombinant soluble angiotensin converting enzyme 2
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