atorvastatin
A statin used to lower the level of cholesterol in the bloodA statin used to lower the level of cholesterol in the blood. Trade names include Lipitor among others.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)A statin used to lower the level of cholesterol in the blood. Trade names include Lipitor among others.
- an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given
Origin
From ator- + -vastatin (“HMG CoA reductase inhibitor”). The prefix probably from Spanish aFrom ator- + -vastatin (“HMG CoA reductase inhibitor”). The prefix probably from Spanish atorar (“to clog”), wherein the verb suffix -ar was taken off. Thus, the role is "to inhibit the clogging (of cholesterol)".
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Forms
plural: atorvastatins| Singular | atorvastatin |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonyms- an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given:Lipitor
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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