Definition of Clofibrate

1. Noun. A drug (trade name Atromid-S) that reduces lipids in the blood serum; used to treat some cardiovascular diseases.

Exact synonyms: Atromid-s
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Language type: Trade Name

Definition of Clofibrate

1. Noun. (medicine) A synthetic fibrate, ''ethyl 2-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-methylpropanoate'' ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Clofibrate

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Clofibrate

1. A fibric acid derivative used in the treatment of type III hyperlipoproteinaemia and severe hypertriglyceridemias. Pharmacological action: anticholesteraemic agents, antilipaemic agents. Chemical name: Propanoic acid, 2-(4-chlorophenoxy)-2-methyl-, ethyl ester (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Clofibrate

clodpoles
clodpolish
clodpoll
clodpolls
clodronate
clodronates
clodronic acid
clods
clofarabine
clofazimine
clofedanol
clofenamide
clofenapate
cloff
cloffs
clofibrate (current term)
clofibrates
clofibric acid
clofibroyl-CoA hydrolase
clog
clog dance
clog dancer
clog dancing
clog up
clog wog
clogestone acetate
clogged
clogger
cloggers
cloggier

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