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statin

Pronunciation: /ˈstatɪn/
Definition of statin

noun

Medicine
  • any of a group of drugs which act to reduce levels of cholesterol in the blood.

Origin:

1980s: from stat- as in -stat + -in1

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Definition of statin in the US English dictionary
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