ACE Inhibitor

**Semantic type:** Chemical Viewed Functionally

**Definition:** Any substance that inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Inhibition of ACE results in a reduction in angiotensin II and angiotensin II-induced aldosterone secretion, causing vasodilation and natriuresis.

**Synonyms:** - ACE inhibitor - ACE-inhibitor - Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor - Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor - Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor medication - angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor