cerivastatin

(sə-rĭvˈə-stătˌn)

noun

A statin, C ₂₆H₃₃FNO₅Na, that blocks the body's synthesis of cholesterol and is administered especially to individuals at risk for heart disease.

Origin:

Origin: ceri-, of unknown origin

Origin: + -vastatin, statin suff.; see pravastatin

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