enalapril

noun

enal·​a·​pril e-ˈna-lə-ˌpril 

: an antihypertensive drug C₂₀H₂₈N₂O₅ that is an ACE inhibitor administered orally in the form of its maleate

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from phenyl + alanyl + -pril, alteration of proline

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

enalapril

noun

enal·​a·​pril e-ˈnal-ə-ˌpril 

: an antihypertensive drug that is an ACE inhibitor administered orally in the form of its maleate C₂₀H₂₈N₂O₅·C₄H₄O₄ see vasotec