Definition

A medication that helps lower cholesterol levels in the blood.

Example

The doctor prescribed lovastatin to help manage my cholesterol levels.

Conversation

Have you heard about lovastatin?

I think it's a medication for lowering cholesterol, right?

Yeah, my doctor recommended it to help with my cholesterol levels.

That sounds smart! It's always good to manage those levels.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lovastatin is derived from "love" (from the Latin "amor", meaning affection) and "statin" (from the Greek "statos", meaning standing or stopping). The term refers to a drug that helps lower cholesterol levels, thus 'stopping' or 'standing' high cholesterol levels, which is often associated with heart health and affection for one's well-being.

Memory Tip

Think of 'love' as caring for your health and 'stopping' high cholesterol — that's why lovastatin is a medication that helps lower cholesterol.

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