PsychologyAugust 12, 2026

statins

STAY-tinz

Definition

A class of prescription drugs that work by blocking a substance the body needs to make cholesterol.

Etymology

The term is a specialized portmanteau derived from 'statin', which comes from the Greek 'histanai' meaning 'to cause to stand' or 'to arrest,' reflecting the drug's role in arresting or inhibiting an enzyme involved in cholesterol production.

In the news

The article uses 'statins' as a benchmark for cholesterol-lowering treatments, comparing the potential natural benefits of sugar cane extract against these standard pharmaceutical interventions.

Could Sugar Cane Extract Be the Secret to Lowering Bad Cholesterol?

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