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Drugs for Dyslipidem
Drug for Dyslipidemias
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atherosclerosis | the accumulation of fatty deposits on the inner walls of the arteries and arterioles throughout the body that reduces the blood supply to vital organs. |
| Hyperlipidemia | the broad term used to classify patients with high levels of blood fats (lipids) |
| Dyslipidemias | abnormalities that involve one or more of the blood lipids. |
| Cholesterol | a naturally occurring substance that is essential for synthesizing the body steroids that are used by the endocrine system. |
| Triglycerides | a precursor of cholesterol |
| Lipoproteins | circulating proteins |
| Chylomicrons | small fat globule composed of protein and lipids. |