clofibrate

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clo·fi·brate | \ klō-ˈfī-ˌbrāt

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Definition of clofibrate

: a compound C₁₂H₁₅ClO₃ used especially to lower abnormally high concentrations of fats and cholesterol in the blood

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“Clofibrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clofibrate. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.

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clofibrate

noun

clo·fi·brate | \ klō-ˈfīb-ˌrāt, -ˈfib-

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Medical Definition of clofibrate

: a synthetic drug C₁₂H₁₅ClO₃ used especially to lower abnormally high concentrations of fats and cholesterol in the blood

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