Clofibrate

//kloʊˈfaɪˌbɹeɪt// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A compound C₁₂H₁₅ClO₃ used especially to lower abnormally high concentrations of fats and cholesterol in the blood. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a drug (trade name Atromid-S) that reduces lipids in the blood serum; used to treat some cardiovascular diseases wordnet

Synonyms

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atromid-s

Etymology

From chlo(ro)- + fibro- + -ate (“ester”).

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