Statins are also found in the combination medications AdvicorÂ®** (lovastatin + niacin), CaduetÂ®** (atorvastatin + amlodipine), and Vytorinâ¢** (simvastatin + ezetimibe). This class of drugs works in the liver to prevent cholesterol from forming. This reduces the amount of cholesterol circulating in the blood.
Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: subclinical (Adjective). Of a disease or injury, without signs and symptoms that are detectable by physical examination or laboratory test; not clinically manifest.
home / medterms medical dictionary a-z list / sub- definition Medical Definition of Sub- Sub-: Prefix meaning meaning under, below, less than normal, secondary, less than fully. As in subacute, subaortic stenosis, subarachnoid, subclavian, subclinical disease, subcutaneous, subdural, subglottis, subjacent, sublingual, subluxation, and subtotal hysterectomy. From the Latin preposition sub meaning under. See also: Hypo-.