ACE inhibitor
noun
: any of a group of antihypertensive drugs (such as captopril) that relax arteries and promote renal excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of angiotensin converting enzyme
Examples of ACE inhibitor in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Millions of Americans take ACE inhibitors or ARBs to manage high blood pressure.
—
Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 30 July 2025
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs): These blood pressure medications help control blood pressure and minimize protein loss to protect your kidneys.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
The concentration and effects of ACE inhibitors in cheese are significantly lower than those in medication.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Key Takeaways Common blood pressure medications include diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, calcium channel blockers, and beta-blockers.
—Rafle Fernandez, Verywell Health, 10 June 2025
Davis, in her talk, used the example of lisinopril as an ACE inhibitor, and explained how the Alphafold process can apply to predicting and modeling how an inhibitor will work.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Ginger Ginger may also act similarly to a calcium channel blocker and ACE inhibitor in the body to treat various ailments.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
Along with ACE inhibitors, ARBs are considered first-line therapy in treating high blood pressure with albuminuria in kidney disease.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
Additionally, people taking certain medications such as ACE inhibitors may be at greater risk of hyperkalemia due to excess potassium.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 30 July 2025
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs): These blood pressure medications help control blood pressure and minimize protein loss to protect your kidneys.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
The concentration and effects of ACE inhibitors in cheese are significantly lower than those in medication.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
Key Takeaways Common blood pressure medications include diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, calcium channel blockers, and beta-blockers.
—Rafle Fernandez, Verywell Health, 10 June 2025
Davis, in her talk, used the example of lisinopril as an ACE inhibitor, and explained how the Alphafold process can apply to predicting and modeling how an inhibitor will work.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Ginger Ginger may also act similarly to a calcium channel blocker and ACE inhibitor in the body to treat various ailments.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
Along with ACE inhibitors, ARBs are considered first-line therapy in treating high blood pressure with albuminuria in kidney disease.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
Additionally, people taking certain medications such as ACE inhibitors may be at greater risk of hyperkalemia due to excess potassium.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“ACE inhibitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ACE%20inhibitor. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
ACE inhibitor
noun
: any of a group of antihypertensive drugs (as captopril) that relax arteries and promote renal excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of an angiotensin converting enzyme
—abbreviation ACEI
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share