simvastatin
simvastatin · simvastatins
A semisynthetic drug C₂₅H₃₈O₅ that decreases the level of cholesterol in the…A semisynthetic drug C₂₅H₃₈O₅ that decreases the level of cholesterol in the bloodstream and is derived from a compound produced by a mold (Aspergillus terreus).
US/ˈsɪm.vəˌstæt.n̩/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A semisynthetic drug C₂₅H₃₈O₅ that decreases the level of cholesterol in the bloodstream and is derived from a compound produced by a mold (Aspergillus terreus).
More definitions
- an oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after heart attacks
Origin
Probably from sim- (“alteration of synthetic”) + -vastatin (“HMG CoA reductase inhibitor”)Probably from sim- (“alteration of synthetic”) + -vastatin (“HMG CoA reductase inhibitor”).
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Forms
plural: simvastatins| Singular | simvastatin |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- an oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after heart attacks:Zocor
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable