statin

American  

[stat-n] / ˈstæt n /

noun

Pharmacology.

1. any of a class of drugs that reduce the levels of lipids in the blood by altering the enzyme activity in the liver that produces lipids: used in the prevention and treatment of heart disease.

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statin British  

/ ˈstætɪn /

noun

1. any of a class of drugs, including atorvastatin and simvastatin, that lower the levels of low-density lipoproteins in the blood by inhibiting the activity of an enzyme involved in the production of cholesterol in the liver

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statin Scientific  

/ stăt′n /

1. Any of a class of drugs that inhibit a key enzyme involved in the synthesis of cholesterol and promote receptor binding of LDL-cholesterol, resulting in decreased levels of serum cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol and increased levels of HDL-cholesterol.

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Etymology

Origin of statin

First recorded in 1985–90; extracted from (lova)statin and other drugs in this class

Example Sentences

Medicines eligible for refill include statins for high cholesterol, blood-pressure medications and contraceptives.

From The Wall Street Journal

"These reductions in LDL cholesterol are the most we have ever achieved with an oral drug by far since the development of statins," Dr. Navar said.

From Science Daily

In fact, the National Committee for Quality Assurance only tracked whether someone was on a statin, and their adherence to it.

From MarketWatch

That’s far more people than those who are eligible to take statins.

From MarketWatch

That’s far more people than those who are eligible to take statins.

From MarketWatch