enalapril

noun

enal·a·pril e-ˈna-lə-ˌpril

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

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of enalapril was in 1982

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enalapril

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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