enalapril

noun enal·a·pril \e-ˈna-lə-ˌpril\

Definition of ENALAPRIL

: an antihypertensive drug C₂₀H₂₈N₂O₅ that is an ACE inhibitor administered orally in the form of its maleate

perhaps from phenyl + alanyl + -pril, alteration of proline

First Known Use: 1982

Medical Dictionary

noun enal·a·pril \e-ˈnal-ə-ˌpril\

: an antihypertensive drug that is an ACE inhibitor administered orally in the form of its maleate C₂₀H₂₈N₂O₅·C₄H₄O₄—see vasotec

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