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captopril

cap·top·ril

US/ˈkæp.təˌpɹɪl/ uncommon

noun

1.

a drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation; used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure

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Origin

From (mer)capto + pr(oline) + -yl or (mer)capto + pr(opion)yl.

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