noun
an oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels; used when dietary changes have proved inadequate
• Syn: ↑lovastatin
• Usage Domain: ↑trade name
• Hypernyms: ↑lipid-lowering medicine, ↑lipid-lowering medication, ↑statin drug, ↑statin
Useful english dictionary. 2012.