cholesterol

[kəˈlestərɔːl]

Definition:
1. A substance that exists in the fat, tissues, and blood of all animals, too much cholesterol in a person's blood can cause heart disease.
2. An animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver.

Use 'cholesterol' in a sentence:

1. Taking food rich in cholesterol is harmful for heart patients.
2. So obviously we take outthe animal foods, we also take out the cholesterol.
3. Well, there is no cholesterol in plant foods.
4. Whether it's through diet and exercise, statins or both, lowering your cholesterol is a great way to help you avoid the dangers of a heart attack.
5. My cholesterol shot up to 238.
6. Hypertension and high cholesterol can be controlled.
7. A diet high in cholesterol is reported to be a potential cause of gallstones.
8. Cholesterol levels are influenced by a number of factors, from age to genes, some of which cannot be controlled at all.
9. Fish and seafood generally contain excessive amounts of fat and cholesterol, with no fibre.
10. If you don't know your cholesterol level, it's a good idea to have it checked.
11. Nephrotic syndrome also features abnormally high levels of blood cholesterol.
12. If you have too much fat - especially if a lot of it is at your waist - you're at higher risk for such health problems as high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and diabetes.
13. Do you have high cholesterol?
14. Know your blood lipids: Raised blood cholesterol increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
15. The only way to discover if you have high cholesterol is from a blood test, since there are no outward symptoms.
16. OK, if you have inherited high levels of cholesterol, there is a reason to do so.
17. It is essential for healthy cells but too much cholesterol in the blood can lead to heart disease.
18. Many other medications have an influence on cholesterol levels.
19. It takes cholesterol away from the cells and back to the liver, where it's either broken down or excreted.
20. They contain a soluble fiber that mops up the precursors of cholesterol in the body.
21. See just how much fat and cholesterol you're eating.
22. The two most important lipids in your blood are cholesterol and triglyceride.