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Definition of statin

statin

/ˈstæt.ɪn/
stat · in
Plural:statins
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• noun

1

Any of a class of lipid-lowering pharmaceutical drugs that reduce blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting a key enzyme in the liver responsible for cholesterol production, widely prescribed to prevent cardiovascular disease.

Example

"The cardiologist prescribed a daily statin alongside dietary changes to help lower the patient's elevated cholesterol."

• Rhymes for statin

• Nearby Words

statice
staticky
statics
statin
station
stationary
stationer

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century as a generic pharmaceutical stem abstracted from drug names like compactin and lovastatin, ultimately rooted in the Greek word 'statikos' (causing to stand) and the chemical suffix '-in'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Statin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/statin
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