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orlistat

noun or·li·stat \ ˈȯr-li-stat \

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:a drug C₂₉H₅₃NO₅ that prevents the digestion of fat by inhibiting the activity of gastrointestinal lipases and is administered orally in the treatment of obesity

Note: Orlistat is marketed under the trademarks Xenical and Alli.

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