colestipol en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /kəˈlɛs.təˌpɔl/ (General-American)
Etymology
Probably from cholest(erol) + -i- + pol(ymer).
Meanings
- (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.