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cholesterol

UK
/kəˈlɛstərɒl/
US
/kəˈlɛstərɔl/

Translations

cholesterolnoun
cholesterols
pl
High cholesterol can lead to heart disease.
Высокий уровень холестерина может привести к сердечным заболеваниям.
cholesteroladjective
UK
/kəˈlɛstərɒl/
US
/kəˈlɛstərɔl/
Used attributively (e.g., "cholesterol level"); not normally gradable.

Definitions

cholesterolnoun
A waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body, which is necessary for the production of hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help digest foods.
High levels of cholesterol in the blood can increase the risk of heart disease.
A type of lipid molecule that is biosynthesized by all animal cells and is an essential structural component of animal cell membranes.
Cholesterol helps to maintain the fluidity and integrity of cell membranes.
The quantity of cholesterol circulating in a person's bloodstream, used as a measure of cardiovascular health.
Her doctor said that her cholesterol was too high and prescribed medication.
cholesteroladjective
Relating to, containing, or derived from cholesterol.
She was advised to maintain a low-cholesterol diet.
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