colestipol
Meanings
noun
- A strongly basic ion exchange resin that binds to bile acids and is taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride especially to lower LDL levels in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Probably from cholest(erol) + -i- + pol(ymer).
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