ACE

/eɪs/
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Other forms: ACES

Definitions of ACE
  1. noun
    proteolytic enzyme that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II
    synonyms: angiotensin converting enzyme, angiotensin-converting enzyme
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    type of:
    peptidase, protease, proteinase, proteolytic enzyme
    any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis
  2. noun
    a major strategic headquarters of NATO; safeguards an area extending from Norway to Turkey
    synonyms: Allied Command Europe
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    type of:
    headquarters
    (plural) a military unit consisting of a commander and the headquarters staff
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