单词	statin
释义	statin noun stat·​in ˈsta-tᵊn  : any of a group of drugs (such as lovastatin and simvastatin) that inhibit the synthesis of cholesterol and promote the production of LDL-binding receptors in the liver resulting in a usually marked decrease in the level of LDL and a modest increase in the level of HDL circulating in blood plasma Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Unfortunately, some people cannot tolerate high-dose statin drugs. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 18 July 2022 For adults 76 and older, there was not enough research to make a recommendation about taking a statin for the first time. Jen Christensen, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 Most authorities recommend a statin once their 10-year risk is above 7.5%. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 2 May 2022 But given your whole picture, the benefit of a statin at this time for you is negligible. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 23 May 2022 Because the statin triggered the immune system to attack the muscles, treatment requires steroids or other immune-suppressing medications. New York Times, 26 May 2022 In people at intermediate risk, the CRP can help determine if a statin is worth taking. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 16 Mar. 2022 Put another way, treating 1,000 people with high-dose statin would be expected to cause five to 10 new cases of diabetes. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 5 Sep. 2021 Aches are just about as likely while taking a placebo pill as a statin. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 13 May 2021 See More Word History Etymology from -statin (as in lovastatin) First Known Use 1985, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition statin noun stat·​in ˈstat-ᵊn  : any of a group of lipid-lowering drugs (as lovastatin and simvastatin) that function by inhibiting a liver enzyme which controls the synthesis of cholesterol and by promoting the production of LDL-binding receptors in the liver resulting in a usually marked decrease in the level of LDL and a modest increase in the level of HDL circulating in blood plasma
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