ezetimibe

noun

ezet·​i·​mibe e-ˈzet-ə-ˌmib How to pronounce ezetimibe (audio)
: a drug C24H21F2NO3 that lowers the amount of cholesterol in the blood by selectively inhibiting its absorption in the intestine see vytorin, zetia

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“Ezetimibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/ezetimibe. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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