lipid
- n an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
lipid-lowering medication
- n a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase
lipid-lowering medicine
- n a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase
lipid granulomatosis
- n widespread xanthomas (especially on elbows and knees); often associated with a disorder of lipid metabolism
lipide
- n an oily organic compound insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents; essential structural component of living cells (along with proteins and carbohydrates)
lipidosis
- n a disorder of lipid metabolism; abnormal levels of certain fats accumulate in the body
lipitor
- n an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given