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'''Dyslipidemia''' (pronounced dis-li-pi-dee-mia) is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal amount of lipids (e.g., ch The term "Dyslipidemia" comes from the Greek words "dys" meaning bad or abnormal, "lipos" meaning

...l drug]] that was developed for the treatment of [[Type 2 diabetes]] and [[dyslipidemia]]. It belongs to the class of drugs known as [[dual PPAR agonists]], which ...". "Murine" refers to the drug's initial testing in mice, while "glitazar" is a common suffix for drugs that act as PPAR agonists.

...podystrophy''' (pronunciation: /ˌaɪtʃaɪˈviː əˈsoʊʃieɪtɪd ˌlɪpoʊˈdɪstrəfi/) is a condition that affects individuals who are infected with the [[Human Immu ...h or development. The prefix "HIV-associated" indicates that the condition is related to an infection with the HIV.

...that was under development for the treatment of [[Type 2 diabetes]] and [[dyslipidemia]]. It belongs to the class of drugs known as [[glitazones]], which are also ...ructure. The prefix "Tesa-" is an arbitrary designation, while "-glitazar" is a common suffix for drugs in this class.

...delta agonist developed by [[CymaBay Therapeutics]] for the treatment of [[dyslipidemia]] and other metabolic disorders. ...MBX" prefix is common to all drugs developed by this company, while "8025" is a unique identifier for this specific drug.

...tər/) are a class of drugs that reduce cholesterol in individuals who have dyslipidemia (abnormally elevated levels of lipids in the blood) and are at risk of card The term "HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors" is derived from the name of the enzyme they inhibit, [[Hydroxymethylglutaryl-C

...' (pronounced: sin-drome eks), also known as '''[[Metabolic Syndrome]]''', is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of [[heart ...the body produces insulin but does not use it effectively. This condition is a key component of Syndrome X.

'''Fibrate''' (/faɪˈbreɪt/), also known as '''fibrates''', is a class of medication primarily prescribed to decrease high levels of chole The term "fibrate" is derived from the chemical structure of these drugs, which are fibric acid d

'''Naltrexone/bupropion''' (pronunciation: nal-TREX-own/byoo-PROE-pee-on) is a combination medication used in the management of [[obesity]] and weight m The name "Naltrexone" is derived from "nallylnoroxymorphone" and "bupropion" is a coined term, with the "bu-" referring to [[butane]], a hydrocarbon used i

'''Lipidology''' (pronounced li-pi-dol-o-gy) is a branch of medicine that focuses on the study of lipids. Lipids are a grou ...s "lipos" which means fat, and "logos" which means study. Thus, lipidology is the study of fats or lipids.

...ted levels of [[cholesterol]] and [[triglycerides]] in the blood. The term is derived from the Greek words "hyper" (meaning "over" or "above") and "lipid ...netic, caused by mutations in specific genes. [[Secondary hyperlipidemia]] is often the result of lifestyle factors such as poor diet, lack of exercise,

...the blood. It is the active metabolite of the prodrug [[fenofibrate]], and is known to work by increasing the natural substance ([[enzyme]]) that breaks ...Acid" is derived from its parent drug, [[fenofibrate]]. The prefix "Feno-" is a modification of the term "fibrate", a class of drugs that lower lipid lev

...lipids or fats in the blood is either too high or too low. This condition is often associated with various health issues, including [[heart disease]], [ ...d," and "lipid" comes from the Greek word "lipos," meaning "fat." "Levels" is derived from the Latin word "libella," meaning "balance."

...so known as '''[[Insulin Resistance Syndrome]]''' or '''[[Syndrome X]]''', is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of [[heart Metabolic Syndrome X is defined by a set of interconnected physiological, biochemical, clinical, an

'''Hypoalphalipoproteinemia''' (/ˌhaɪpoʊˌælfəˌlaɪpoʊprəˈtiːniːmiə/) is a medical condition characterized by abnormally low levels of [[High-densit ...the first quality". The term essentially describes a condition where there is a deficiency of high-quality fat proteins in the body.

...ronunciation: /ˈlɪpɪd ˈloʊərɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənt/) is a type of [[medication]] that is used to reduce the levels of [[lipids]] in the blood. These agents are ofte ...in this context refers to a substance or object that produces an effect or is used for a particular purpose.