inhibitor
noun
in·hib·i·tor
in-ˈhi-bə-tər 
: one that inhibits: such as
a
: an agent that slows or interferes with a chemical action
b
: a substance that reduces or suppresses the activity of another substance (such as an enzyme)
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The team gave the inhibitor for two weeks to mice that had the LRRK2 mutation (and show symptoms consistent with early Parkinson's disease)—to no effect.
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Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
This provides a more convenient alternative to current injectable PCSK9 inhibitors and is also expected to exceed $5 billion in peak sales.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The fabric resists mildew and moisture, and includes UV inhibitors to minimize fading.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 22 June 2025
But the authors compared that favorably with the 1.9% of patients who experienced side effects while taking the standard aromatase inhibitor.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025
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Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
This provides a more convenient alternative to current injectable PCSK9 inhibitors and is also expected to exceed $5 billion in peak sales.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The fabric resists mildew and moisture, and includes UV inhibitors to minimize fading.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 22 June 2025
But the authors compared that favorably with the 1.9% of patients who experienced side effects while taking the standard aromatase inhibitor.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for inhibitor
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inhibitor
noun
in·hib·i·tor
in-ˈhib-ət-ər
: one that inhibits: as
a
: an agent that slows or interferes with a chemical reaction
b
: a substance that reduces the activity of another substance (as an enzyme)
c
: a gene that checks the normal effect of another nonallelic gene when both are present
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