ezetimibe
noun/ɛˈzɛt.ɪ.mɪb/ · /ɛˈzɛt.ɪ.maɪb/
Etymology Probably from ezet- (“alteration of azetidine”) + -imibe (“acyl CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase inhibitor”).
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Medicine, Pharmacology, Sciences An antihyperlipidemic medication used to lower cholesterol levels by decreasing cholesterol absorption in the intestine.