colestipol

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colestipol

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

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

Noun edit

colestipol (uncountable)

(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 edit

colestipol hydrochloride

References edit

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

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