lovastatin

lo·va·stat·in

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loh-vuh-stat-n]
- /ˌloʊ vəˈstæt n/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loh-vuh-stat-n]
- /ˌloʊ vəˈstæt n/

Definitions of lovastatin word

noun lovastatin a drug, C 24 H 36 O 8 , that reduces the levels of fats in the blood by altering the enzyme activity in the liver that produces lipids. 1
noun lovastatin (medicine) A statin that inhibits the synthesis of cholesterol. 1
noun lovastatin a drug, of the statin class, used to reduce cholesterol. Formula: C24H36O5 0
noun lovastatin a white, crystalline powder, C24H36O5 0
noun lovastatin a drug made of this powder, used to reduce the levels of LDL and cholesterol in the blood 0

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Origin of lovastatin

First appearance:

before 1985

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1985-90; of undetermined orig.

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lovastatin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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