The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word STATIN which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Cholesterol-lowering drug crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| STATIN | 100 % | 6 |
Why may STATIN be the right solution?
STATIN is a type of drug that helps to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. It works by blocking the enzyme in the liver that produces cholesterol. Therefore, "Cholesterol-lowering drug" is a fitting clue for STATIN.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Cholesterol-lowering drug
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- statin
- baycol
- lovastatin
- mevacor
- lipitor
- hypoglycemic
- simvastatin
- lipid-lowering medication
- lipid-lowering medicine
- statin drug
- atorvastatin
- cerivastatin
Crossword Answer definitions
STATIN noun- Any of a class of drugs (chiefly lactones or pyrroles) that lower the amount of cholesterol in the blood by inhibiting an enzyme involved in its biosynthesis.
- An inhibiting hormone; a hormone that is involved primarily in inhibiting the release of another hormone.
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