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lovastatin

lo·vas·ta·tin

UK/ləʊ.vəˈstat.ɪn/ US/ləʊˈvas.tət.ɪn/ uncommon

noun

1.

an oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels; used when dietary changes have proved inadequate

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Origin

Probably blend of (meva)lonate + mevastatin.

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