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capoten

noun
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 [syn: captopril
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Main Entry: Cap·o·ten
Pronunciation: 'kap-O-"ten
Function: trademark
—used for a preparation of captopril
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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