ALL meanings of lovastatin
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L l - 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