enalapril

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension and some types of chronic heart failure.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈnæl.əˌpɹɪl/

Word forms

enalapril

Etymology

From (ph)en(yl) + ala(nine) + -pril (“angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor”).

Derived words

enalapril maleate
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