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Definition of Mevastatin
1. Noun. A statin, produced by the mould ''Penicillium citrinum'', used in the production of pravastatin ¹
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Medical Definition of Mevastatin
1. Fungal metabolite which is a potent inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-controlling enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis. The drug, similar to lovastatin, pravastatin and simvastatin, is used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia. (05 Mar 2000)
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