What does "lipitor" mean?

an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given

What is a synonym for "lipitor"?

Common synonyms include: atorvastatin, atorvastatin calcium, brand name, trademark.

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Noun

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an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given wordnet

Proper Noun

"Tom has been on Lipitor for three years."

An invented trade name for a lipid-lowering agent, quite clearly meant to be evocative of the word lipid.