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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