Definition that contains leste
- be to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
- hypercholesterolemia the presence of an abnormal amount of cholesterol in the cells and plasma of the blood; associated with the risk of atherosclerosis
- lipitor an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given
- statin a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase
- zocor an oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after heart attacks
- baycol an oral drug (trade name Baycol) to reduce blood cholesterol levels
- familial hypercholesterolemia congenital disorder characterized by high levels of cholesterol and early development of atherosclerosis
- windaus German chemist who studied steroids and cholesterol and discovered histamine (1876-1959)
- nephrotic syndrome a syndrome characterized by edema and large amounts of protein in the urine and usually increased blood cholesterol; usually associated with glomerulonephritis or with a complication of various systemic diseases
- hypobetalipoproteinemia a hereditary disorder characterized by low levels of beta-lipoproteins and lipids and cholesterol