A food or drug that stimulates evacuation of the bowels. Laxative medications come in various forms. Bulk forming: psyllium (Metamucil), methylcellulose (Citrucel), Polycarbophil (FiberCon): Emollients: Stool softeners: docusate salts (Colace, Surfak), Lubricants: mineral oil: Hyperosmotic agents: glycol (GoLYTELY), sorbitol, glycerin, lactulose (Chronulac): Saline: magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts), magnesium hydroxide (MOM), magnesium citrate , sodium phosphate (Fleet Phospho-Soda, Fleet enema) and Stimulants: castor oil (Granulex), senna (Senokot), cascara

An injury or wound.

A fatty substance in the blood.

Transporters of fatty substances in the blood.

A molecule that is a combination of lipid (fat) and protein. Lipoproteins are the form in which lipids are transported in the blood. Low density lipoprotein carries cholesterol from the liver to the tissues in the body. LDL cholesterol is therefore considered the "bad" cholesterol.