English Explanatory Dictionary

clofibrate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A compound C₁₂H₁₅ClO₃ used especially to lower abnormally high concentrations of fats and cholesterol in the blood.

Pronunciation

/kloʊˈfaɪˌbɹeɪt/

Word forms

clofibrate clofibrates

Etymology

From chlo(ro)- + fibro- + -ate (“ester”).

Derived words

fibracillin -fibrate nicofibrate
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