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statin

/ˈsteɪtɪn/ American
  • n. 他汀类药物, 抑制素
Definition
  • n. a drug that lowers cholesterol, or a hormone that inhibits another hormone's release
Example
The doctor prescribed a statin to help lower his cholesterol levels.
医生给他开了一种他汀类药物,帮助降低胆固醇水平。