statin

'stætɪn

n a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase

n. 斯达汀（药物名）; [医]抑制素[类名, 包括促生长素抑制素、促黑素抑制素、促乳素抑制素等]

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statin 是由词根 stat（表示“稳定”）和后缀 -in（常用于药物名）组成，意指一种用于稳定胆固醇水平的药物。

例句

1. Statins are often prescribed to lower cholesterol levels.

他汀类药物通常被开给降低胆固醇水平。

2. Many people take statins to reduce their risk of heart disease.

许多人服用他汀类药物以降低心脏病的风险。

3. It's important to discuss any side effects of statins with your doctor.

与医生讨论他汀类药物的任何副作用是很重要的。