colestipol

English

Etymology

Probably from cholest(erol) +‎ -i- +‎ pol(ymer).

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /kəˈlɛs.təˌpɔl/

Noun

colestipol (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) 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.

Derived terms

• colestipol hydrochloride

References

• “colestipol”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.