atorvastatin
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Blend of 'ator' (derived from 'A' for 'active') and 'vastatin' (a suffix used in the names of cholesterol-lowering drugs).
مثال
- The doctor prescribed atorvastatin to manage his high cholesterol.
- Atorvastatin is commonly used in the treatment of cardiovascular conditions.
- Some potential side effects of atorvastatin include muscle pain and liver problems.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given