Cholesterol-lowering drug Crossword Clue

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Cholesterol-lowering drug Crossword Answer

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STATIN

(6 letters)

LIPITOR

(7 letters)

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(noun)
1. an oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after heart attacks

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

LOWERING (noun)
1. the act of causing something to move to a lower level
2. the act of causing to become less
LOWERING (adjective)
1. darkened by clouds
CHOLESTEROL (noun)
1. an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

STATIN
(6 letters)
LIPITOR
(7 letters)

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