noun
- a waxy substance found in the blood and cells of the body that is needed for normal body functions but can cause heart disease when levels are too high
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor said my cholesterol levels were too high.
- Eating too much saturated fat can raise your cholesterol.
- She takes medication to lower her cholesterol.
- Foods high in cholesterol include eggs and shellfish.
- Regular exercise can help reduce bad cholesterol.
- The blood test showed his cholesterol was within normal range.