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gemfibrozil

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Main Entry: gem·fi·bro·zil
Pronunciation: jem-'fI-br&-(")zil, -'fib-r&-
Function: noun
: a drugC15H22O3 that regulates blood serum lipids and is used especially to lower the levels of triglycerides and increase the levels of HDLs in the treatment ofhyperlipidemia —see LOPID
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gemfibrozil gem·fi·bro·zil (jěm-fī'brə-zĭl, -fĭb'rə-)
n.
An antihyperlipidemic agent used in the treatment of very high serum triglyceride levels.

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