English Explanatory Dictionary

gemfibrozil

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A drug C₁₅H₂₂O₃ that regulates blood serum lipids and is used especially to lower the levels of triglycerides and increase the levels of HDLs.

Pronunciation

/d͡ʒɛmˈfaɪ.bɹəˌzɪl/ /d͡ʒɛmˈfɪb.ɹəˌzɪl/

Word forms

gemfibrozil

Etymology

Probably from gem- (of unknown origin) + -fibrate (“clofibrate derivative”) + -o- + -zil (“alteration of xylene”).

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