cholesterol
word
/kəˈɫɛstɝˌɔɫ/
/kəlˈɛstəɹˌɒl/
Definition
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood that your body needs in small amounts, but too much can be harmful to your health, especially your heart.
Usage & Nuances
Common in medical and health contexts. Usually used as an uncountable noun ('high cholesterol'). Can be modified with 'good' (HDL) or 'bad' (LDL) to specify type. Often discussed in relation to diet, health checks, and heart disease.
Spanish: colesterolPortuguese (BR): colesterolPortuguese (PT): colesterolChinese (Simplified): 胆固醇Chinese (Traditional): 膽固醇Hindi: कोलेस्ट्रॉलArabic: الكوليسترولBengali: কোলেস্টেরলRussian: холестеринJapanese: コレステロールVietnamese: cholesterolKorean: 콜레스테롤Turkish: kolesterolUrdu: کولیسٹرولIndonesian: kolesterol
Example Sentences
The doctor checked my cholesterol levels.
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Too much cholesterol is bad for your heart.
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Eggs contain a lot of cholesterol.
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My dad was told to lower his cholesterol after his last checkup.
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I try to eat less fried food because I'm watching my cholesterol.
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Did you know there’s such a thing as 'good' cholesterol?
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