colestipol

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Etymology[edit]

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

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Noun[edit]

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.

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