1. an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given; [syn: atorvastatin, Lipitor]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
atorvastatin
n 1: an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in
lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol
because higher doses can be given [syn: atorvastatin,
Lipitor]