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English
Etymology
Probably from cholest(erol) + -i- + pol(ymer).
Pronunciation
Noun
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.
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