English Explanatory Dictionary

lisinopril

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A drug of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor class (trademark Prinivil, Zestril), primarily used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, heart attacks, and certain complications of diabetes.

Pronunciation

/lɪˈsɪn.əˌpɹɪl/ /laɪˈsɪn.əˌpɹɪl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-lisinopril.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-lisinopril (alt).wav

Word forms

lisinopril

Etymology

From lysine + -o- + -pril (“angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor”).

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