Cholesterol
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈlɛstəɹɒl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cholesterol is a noun meaning The level of cholesterol in the body.
Meaning
The level of cholesterol in the body.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry) A sterol lipid synthesized by the liver and transported in the bloodstream to the membranes of all animal cells; it plays a central role in many biochemical processes and, as a lipoprotein that coats the walls of blood vessels, is associated with cardiovascular disease.
Example Sentences
improve your cholesterol; lower your cholesterol
As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels. The reason plaque forms isn’t entirely known, but it seems to be related to high levels of cholesterol inducing an inflammatory response, which can also attract and trap more cellular debris over time.
Word Forms
- cholesterols
- cholesterin
- cholesterine
Related Words
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