gemfibrozil

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English

Chemical structure of gemfibrozil
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Etymology

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

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Pronunciation

Noun

gemfibrozil (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A drug C15H22O3 that regulates blood serum lipids and is used especially to lower the levels of triglycerides and increase the levels of HDLs.

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