statin
noun /ˈstætɪn/
/ˈstætn/
- a drug that people take to lower the level of cholesterol (= a substance in the body that can cause heart disease) in their blood. There are several types of statin.
胆固醇合成酶抑制剂; 他汀 - Statins are prescribed for patients at risk of heart disease and stroke.
他汀类药物是为有心脏病和中风风险的患者开的。
- Statins are prescribed for patients at risk of heart disease and stroke.