lisinopril

English

Etymology

From lysine +‎ -o- +‎ -pril (“angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor”).

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /lɪˈsɪn.əˌpɹɪl/, /laɪˈsɪn.əˌpɹɪl/
  • Audio (General American); /lɪˈsɪn.əˌpɹɪl/:(file)
  • Audio (General American); /laɪˈsɪn.əˌpɹɪl/:(file)

Noun

lisinopril (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A drug of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor class (trademark Prinivil, Zestril), primarily used in the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, heart attacks, and certain complications of diabetes.

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