gemfibrozil

English

Chemical structure of gemfibrozil

Etymology

Probably from gem- (of unknown origin) +‎ -fibrate (“clofibrate derivative”) +‎ -o- +‎ -zil (“alteration of xylene”).

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Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /d͡ʒɛmˈfaɪ.bɹəˌzɪl/, /d͡ʒɛmˈfɪb.ɹəˌzɪl/

Noun

gemfibrozil (uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A drug C₁₅H₂₂O₃ that regulates blood serum lipids and is used especially to lower the levels of triglycerides and increase the levels of HDLs.

References

• “gemfibrozil”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.