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statin

Definition: Any of a class of lipid-lowering drugs that reduce serum cholesterol levels by inhibiting a key enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of cholesterol. Examples of statins include: Lovastatin (brand name: Mevacor) Simvastatin (Zocor) Pravastatin (Pravachol) Fluvastatin (Lescol) Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Cervastatin (Baycol) The word comes from the names of such lipid-lowering drugs as (prava)statin. (AmerHeritage)

For more information: See lipid.


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