clofibrate

noun

clo·fi·brate | \klō-ˈfī-ˌbrāt,

-ˈfi-\

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

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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