colestyramine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /koʊˌlɛs.təˈɹæˌmin/ (General-American)
- /kəˌlɛs.təˈɹæˌmin/ (General-American)
- /ˌkoʊ.ləˈstɪɹ.əˌmin/ (General-American)
Etymology
From chole(sterol) + styrene + -amine.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A strongly basic synthetic resin that forms insoluble complexes with bile acids and has been used to lower cholesterol levels in hypercholesterolemic patients.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cholestyramine | alternative | lexicographic |