"pravastatin" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˌpɹav.əˈstat.ɪn/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈpɹæv.əˌstæt.n̩/ [General-American]
Rhymes: -ætɪn Etymology: From pra- (of unknown origin) + -vastatin (“HMG CoA reductase inhibitor”). Etymology templates: {{af|en|pra-|-vastatin|nocat=1|qq1=of unknown origin|t2=HMG CoA reductase inhibitor}} pra- (of unknown origin) + -vastatin (“HMG CoA reductase inhibitor”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pravastatin (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A statin used to lower blood cholesterol levels, especially after a heart attack. Wikipedia link: pravastatin Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Carboxylic acids, Pharmaceutical drugs

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