simvastatin

One entry found for simvastatin.

Main Entry: sim·va·stat·in
Pronunciation: 'sim-v&-"sta-t^&n, "sim-v&-'sta-
Function: noun
Etymology: sim- (probably alteration of synthetic) + lovastatin
: a semisynthetic drug C₂₅H₃₈O₅ that decreases the level of cholesterol in the bloodstream and is derived from a compound produced by a mold (Aspergillus terreus)