lovastatin

(və stat′in, lō′və statin)

noun

  1. a white, crystalline powder, CHO
  2. a drug made of this powder, used to reduce the levels of LDL and cholesterol in the blood

See lovastatin in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A statin, C24H36O5, that blocks the body's synthesis of cholesterol and is administered especially to individuals at risk for heart disease.

Origin:

Origin: lo-, of unknown origin

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

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