1. angiotensin-converting_enzyme

noun. proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II.

Rhymes with Angiotensin Converting Enzyme

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Sentences with angiotensin-converting-enzyme

1. Noun Phrase
Lisinopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme** inhibitor, PubMed Health reports.

2. angiotensin-converting_enzyme_inhibitor

noun. an antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin II in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also used to treat congestive heart failure.

3. enzyme-linked-immunosorbent_serologic_assay

noun. an assay that relies on an enzymatic conversion reaction and is used to detect the presence of specific substances (such as enzymes or viruses or antibodies or bacteria).

4. angiotensin

noun. ['ˌænˌdʒiːoʊˈtɛnsɪn'] any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels.

5. enzyme

noun. ['ˈɛnˌzaɪm'] any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions.