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nounan animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues
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Definition that contains cholesterol
- 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
- oxidized ldl cholesterol LDL cholesterol that has been bombarded by free radicals; it is thought to cause atherosclerosis
- hypolipoproteinemia any of various disorders of lipoprotein and cholesterol metabolism that result in low levels of lipoprotein and cholesterol in the circulating blood
- cerivastatin an oral drug (trade name Baycol) to reduce blood cholesterol levels
- hdl 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
- 5-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme a reductase a liver enzyme that is responsible for producing cholesterol
- statin drug a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase