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What is ethyl icosapentate?
Pronunciation: /ˈɛθəl icosapentate*/
ethyl icosapentate
Definition
A highly purified omega-3 fatty acid that can decrease serum triglyceride levels. Ethyl icosapentate reduces serum triglycerides without an increase in LDL cholesterol, but increases the cholesterol and triglyceride content in skeletal muscle.