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lo⋅va⋅stat⋅in
[loh-vuh-stat-n] 
–noun
| a drug that reduces the levels of fats in the blood by altering the enzyme activity in the liver that produces lipids. |
Origin:
1985–90; of undetermined orig.
1985–90; of undetermined orig.
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| lo·va·stat·in (lō'və-stāt'n) n. A statin, C24H36O5, that blocks the body's synthesis of cholesterol and is administered especially to individuals at risk for heart disease. [lo-, of unknown origin + -vastatin, statin suff.; see pravastatin.] |
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Main Entry: lov·a·stat·in
Pronunciation: 'lO-v&-"stat-&n, 'l&v-&-
Function: noun
: a drugC24H36O8 that decreases the level of cholesterol in the bloodstream by inhibiting the liver enzyme that controls cholesterol synthesis and is used in the treatment ofhypercholesterolemia —see MEVACOR
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lovastatin lo·va·stat·in (lō'və-stāt'n)
n.
A cholesterol-lowering agent isolated from a strain of Aspergillus terreus. Also called mevinolin.
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