SINCE 1828
colestipol
noun
co·les·ti·pol
| \kə-ˈles-tə-ˌpȯl
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Medical Definition of colestipol
: 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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