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lo⋅va⋅stat⋅in

  [loh-vuh-stat-n]
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–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.
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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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