colestipol
A strongly basic ion exchange resin that binds to bile acids and is taken orally in…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.
US/kəˈlɛs.təˌpɔl/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)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.
Origin
Probably from cholest(erol) + -i- + pol(ymer).Probably from cholest(erol) + -i- + pol(ymer).
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