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Lovastatin

//ləʊ.vəˈstat.ɪn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A statin that inhibits the synthesis of cholesterol.
  2. 2
    an oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels; used when dietary changes have proved inadequate wordnet

Etymology

Probably blend of (meva)lonate + mevastatin.

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