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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
- xanthoma a skin problem marked by the development (on the eyelids and neck and back) of irregular yellow nodules; sometimes attributable to disturbances of cholesterol metabolism
- pravastatin an oral drug (trade name Pravachol) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after nonfatal heart attacks
- cholesterin an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues
- lovastatin an oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels; used when dietary changes have proved inadequate
- hmg-coa reductase a liver enzyme that is responsible for producing cholesterol