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statin drug

/ˈstætɪn drʌɡ/

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/ˈstætɪn drʌɡ/C1formalmedical
  • ruКласс фармацевтических препаратов, используемых для снижения уровня холестерина в крови путем ингибирования фермента, участвующего в выработке холестерина в печени.

A class of pharmaceutical drugs used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood by inhibiting an enzyme involved in cholesterol production in the liver.

  1. Cholesterol-lowering medicationB2formal

    A class of drugs used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood by inhibiting an enzyme involved in cholesterol production in the liver.

    ruПрепарат для снижения холестерина

    • The doctor prescribed a statin drug to manage his high cholesterol.
    • Statins are commonly used to reduce the risk of heart disease.
    • She has been taking a statin drug for several years to control her lipid levels.