"gemfibrozil" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /d͡ʒɛmˈfaɪ.bɹəˌzɪl/ [General-American], /d͡ʒɛmˈfɪb.ɹəˌzɪl/ [General-American]
Etymology: Probably from gem- (of unknown origin) + -fibrate (“clofibrate derivative”) + -o- + -zil (“alteration of xylene”). Etymology templates: {{af|en|gem-|-fibrate|-o-|xylene|alt4=-zil|nocat=1|qq1=of unknown origin|t2=clofibrate derivative|t4=alteration of xylene}} gem- (of unknown origin) + -fibrate (“clofibrate derivative”) + -o- + -zil (“alteration of xylene”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gemfibrozil (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A drug C₁₅H₂₂O₃ that regulates blood serum lipids and is used especially to lower the levels of triglycerides and increase the levels of HDLs. Wikipedia link: gemfibrozil Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Carboxylic acids, Pharmaceutical drugs
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