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• Inhibitor — In*hib i*tor, n. [NL.] That which causes inhibitory action; esp., an inhibitory nerve. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• inhibitor — 1. An agent that restrains or retards physiologic, chemical, or enzymatic action. 2. A nerve, stimulation of which represses activity. SEE ALSO: inhibition. α glucosidase i. an oral agent that aids in th …   Medical dictionary

• inhibitor — [1] A substance which prevents chemical reaction such as corrosion or oxidation. [2] A substance added to oil, water, gas, etc., to prevent action such as foaming, rusting, etc. The opposite is catalyst. Also see corrosion inhibitor reverse… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• inhibitor — noun Date: circa 1611 one that inhibits: as a. an agent that slows or interferes with a chemical action b. a substance that reduces or suppresses the activity of another substance (as an enzyme) …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• inhibitor — n. [L. inhibere, to restrain] Any substance which checks or prevents an action or process …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

• ACE inhibitor — ACE inhibitors, or inhibitors of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, are a group of pharmaceuticals that are used primarily in treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure, in some cases as the drugs of first choice.Clinical useIndications… …   Wikipedia

• Reuptake inhibitor — Escitalopram, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used as an antidepressant. A reuptake inhibitor (RI), also known as a transporter blocker, is a drug that inhibits the plasmalemmal transporter mediated reuptake of a neurotransmitter… …   Wikipedia

• Monoamine oxidase inhibitor — MAOI redirects here. For the Easter Island statues, see Moai. Monoamine oxidase Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a class of antidepressant drugs prescribed for the treatment of depression. They are particularly effective in treating… …   Wikipedia

• Bcr-Abl tyrosine-kinase inhibitor — Bcr Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) are the first line therapy for most patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). In more than 90% cases CML is caused by chromosomal abnormality resulting in the formation of a so called Philadelphia… …   Wikipedia

• Dopamine reuptake inhibitor — Dopamine A dopamine reuptake inhibitor (DRI, DARI) is a type of drug that acts as a reuptake inhibitor for the neurotransmitter dopamine by blocking the action of the dopamine transporter (DAT). This in turn leads to increased extracellular… …   Wikipedia

• Enzyme inhibitor — Enzyme inhibitors are molecules that bind to enzymes and decrease their activity. Since blocking an enzyme s activity can kill a pathogen or correct a metabolic imbalance, many drugs are enzyme inhibitors. They are also used as herbicides and… …   Wikipedia