Statin (noun)

A class of drugs that lower cholesterol levels by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a key role in the production of cholesterol in the liver.

Origin:

A drugs class that has been manufactured to lower the level of cholesterol in the body, named after the word "statistical" because of the way they were discovered and developed through statistical analysis.

Examples:

1. He was prescribed a statin to lower his cholesterol.
2. She has been taking a statin for several years to keep her cholesterol in check.
3. Statins are among the most widely prescribed drugs in the world.
4. Doctors often prescribe statins to patients at high risk of heart disease.
5. Statins have been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes in those who have high cholesterol.