Meaning of the word statin in English

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statin

US /ˈstæt̬.ɪn/
UK /ˈstæt.ɪn/
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Noun

any of a group of drugs that act to reduce levels of fats, including cholesterol, in the blood.

Example:
The doctor prescribed a statin to help lower his cholesterol.
Many patients take statins daily to manage heart disease risk.