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captopril

cap·to·pril [ ˈkap-tə-ˌpril]

captopril

noun

[ˈkap-tə-ˌpril]

Definition of captopril

: an antihypertensive drug C₉H₁₅NO₃S that is an ACE inhibitor

First Known Use of captopril

1978, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for captopril

mercaptan + -o- + proline + -il, alteration of -yl

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