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Colestipol

//kəˈlɛs.təˌpɔl// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    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. uncountable

Etymology

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

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