| ramiparous | <botany> Producing branches; ramigerous. Origin: L. Ramus + parere to bear. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| ramipril | <chemical> (2s-(1(r*(r*)),2 alpha,3a beta,6a beta))-1-(2-((1-(ethoxycarbonyl)-3-phenylpropyl)amino)-1-oxopropyl)octahydrocyclopenta(b)pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid. A long-acting angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. It is a prodrug that is transformed in the liver to its active metabolite ramiprilat. Pharmacological action: angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, antihypertensive agents. Chemical name: Cyclopenta(b)pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid, 1-(2-((1-(ethoxycarbonyl)-3-phenylpropyl)amino)-1-oxopropyl)octahydro-, (2S-(1(R*(R*)),2alpha,3abeta,6abeta))- (12 Dec 1998) |
| ramisection | Section of the rami communicantes of the sympathetic nervous system. Synonym: ramicotomy. Origin: L. Ramus, branch, + L. Sectio, section (05 Mar 2000) |
| ramitis | Inflammation of a ramus. Origin: L. Ramus, branch, + G. -itis, inflammation (05 Mar 2000) |