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statin

/ˈsteɪ.tɪn/

Traduction: Médicament utilisé pour réduire le taux de cholestérol dans le sang en inhibant l'enzyme HMG-CoA réductase.

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noun

/ˈsteɪ.tɪn/C1formalmedical
  • frMédicament utilisé pour réduire le taux de cholestérol dans le sang en inhibant l'enzyme HMG-CoA réductase.

A type of medication used to reduce blood cholesterol levels by blocking the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase.

  1. Cholesterol-lowering drugB2formalmedical

    A class of medications that reduce cholesterol levels in the blood by blocking an enzyme involved in its production.

    frstatine

    • The doctor prescribed a statin to manage his high cholesterol.
    • Statins are commonly used to prevent heart disease.
    • She has been taking a statin for years to keep her cholesterol under control.
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