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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
- zocor an oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after heart attacks
- statin a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase
- lipid-lowering medicine a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase
- hdl cholesterol the cholesterol in high-density lipoproteins; the `good' cholesterol; a high level in the blood is thought to lower the risk of coronary artery disease
- abetalipoproteinemia a rare inherited disorder of fat metabolism; characterized by severe deficiency of beta-lipoproteins and abnormal red blood cells (acanthocytes) and abnormally low cholesterol levels
- ergosterol a plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by ultraviolet radiation
- mevacor an oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels; used when dietary changes have proved inadequate