fosinopril

English

Etymology

From fos- (“phosphorous derivative”) +‎ [Term?] +‎ -pril (“angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor”).

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Noun

fosinopril (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) An angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor used for the treatment of hypertension and some types of chronic heart failure.
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