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Mev·a·cor (mĕvʹə-kôr', -kōr')
A trademark used for the drug lovastatin.
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Mevacor
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Mevacor — noun an oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels; used when dietary changes have proved inadequate • Syn: ↑lovastatin • Usage Domain: ↑trade name • Hypernyms: ↑lipid lowering medicine, ↑lipid lowering medication, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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