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nounany of a group of natural steroid alcohols derived from plants or animals; they are waxy insoluble substances
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- cholesterol an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues
- 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
- pravachol an oral drug (trade name Pravachol) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after nonfatal heart attacks
- simvastatin an oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after heart attacks
- high-density lipoprotein a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of a high proportion of protein and relatively little cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with decreased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis
- adolf windaus German chemist who studied steroids and cholesterol and discovered histamine (1876-1959)
- baycol an oral drug (trade name Baycol) to reduce blood cholesterol levels