Definition

A medication that helps lower blood pressure and is used to treat heart conditions.

Example

The doctor prescribed enalapril to help manage my high blood pressure.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of enalapril?

Yeah, I think it's used for high blood pressure, right?

Exactly! My doctor prescribed enalapril to help manage mine.

That sounds helpful; I hope it works well for you!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Enalapril is derived from the components 'enalapril' itself, which is a synthetic compound name. The prefix 'ena-' is derived from 'enal', which refers to the presence of a double bond in the alkene group, and 'april' is a modification of 'april', indicating its chemical structure. The name does not have traditional Latin or Greek roots but is a modern chemical nomenclature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ena-' as relating to a specific chemical structure involving a double bond, and 'april' as part of the name that indicates its synthetic nature. This helps you remember that enalapril is a synthetic compound used in medicine.

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