fibrate

noun

fi·​brate ˈfī-ˌbrāt 

ˈfi-

: any of a group of triglyceride-lowering drugs (such as gemfibrozil) that are derivatives of clofibrate

Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

fibrate

noun

fi·​brate ˈfī-ˌbrāt, ˈfi- 

: any of a group of triglyceride-lowering drugs (such as fenofibrate and gemfibrozil) that are derivatives of clofibrate

… we conclude that the benefit of adding a fibrate to statin therapy in reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes remains unproven.

—Allison B. Goldfine et al., The New England Journal of Medicine