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.]
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