noun
an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given
• Syn: ↑atorvastatin
• Usage Domain: ↑trademark
• Hypernyms: ↑lipid-lowering medicine, ↑lipid-lowering medication, ↑statin drug, ↑statin
Useful english dictionary. 2012.