n. [ Gr.
n. Same as lipid.
n. (Med.) Same as lipemia. [ PJC ]
a. (Med.) Serving to reduce the concentration of lipid, such as cholesterol, in the blood; -- of medications, such as Mevinolin, that are used especially to reduce blood cholesterol, as a preventive measure against heart disease. [ PJC ]
n. (Med.) A disorder of lipid metabolism, whether congenital or acquired. [ PJC ]