prav·a·stat·in  (prāv'ə-stāt'n)  n. A statin, C 23H35NaO7, that blocks the body's synthesis of cholesterol and is administered especially to persons who are at risk for heart disease. [pra-, of unknown origin + -vastatin, statin suff. (from mevastatin, a statin : meva(lonic acid), precursor in the biosynthesis of cholesterol from val(eric acid) + -stat + -in).] |