noun
an oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after heart attacks
• Syn: ↑simvastatin
• Usage Domain: ↑trade name
• Hypernyms: ↑lipid-lowering medicine, ↑lipid-lowering medication, ↑statin drug, ↑statin
Useful english dictionary. 2012.