English word cholestyramine comes from English cholesterol, English styrene, English -amine ((organic chemistry) An amine.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| cholesterol | English (eng) | (biochemistry) A sterol lipid synthesized by the liver and transported in the bloodstream to the membranes of all animal cells; it plays a central role in many biochemical processes and, as a lipoprotein that coats the walls of blood vessels, is associated with cardiovascular disease. |
| styrene | English (eng) | (chemistry) An aromatic hydrocarbon, vinyl-benzene; a colourless, oily liquid, used in the manufacture of polymers such as polystyrene. |
| -amine | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) An amine. |
| cholestyramine | English (eng) | A drug that lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood by sequestering bile acids. |