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UK//kəˈlɛstərɒl//US//kəˈlɛstərɒl//

Meaning of Cholesterol

A fatty substance found in the blood, linked to heart disease.

In simple words: A substance in your body that can cause heart problems.

Cholesterol in a sentence

  • High levels of cholesterol can lead to heart disease.
  • Doctors recommend checking your cholesterol regularly.
  • Foods high in cholesterol may not be good for your health.

How to use Cholesterol

Used mainly in health contexts. More formal when discussing diseases. Avoid casual conversations not about health.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'cholest-erol' as a 'cholesterol rollercoaster' affecting your heart!

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Collocations with Cholesterol

  • cholesterol levels
  • high cholesterol
  • cholesterol test
  • low cholesterol
  • cholesterol medication

Synonyms for Cholesterol

  • lipoprotein
  • fatty substance
  • blood lipid

Opposites of Cholesterol

  • low cholesterol
  • hypocholesterolemia

Common mistakes with Cholesterol

  • Confused with 'hormones' as both relate to body functions.
  • Incorrectly spelled as 'cholestrol'.
  • Confused with 'cholesterols' when referring to different types.

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Frequently asked questions about Cholesterol

What does Cholesterol mean?

A substance in your body that can cause heart problems.

What is the definition of Cholesterol?

A fatty substance found in the blood, linked to heart disease.

How do you use Cholesterol in a sentence?

High levels of cholesterol can lead to heart disease.

Can you give another example of Cholesterol?

Doctors recommend checking your cholesterol regularly.

What are synonyms for Cholesterol?

Common alternatives include lipoprotein, fatty substance, blood lipid.

What is the opposite of Cholesterol?

Opposite meanings include low cholesterol, hypocholesterolemia.

What words go with Cholesterol?

It commonly pairs with cholesterol levels, high cholesterol, cholesterol test, low cholesterol, cholesterol medication.

What are common mistakes when using Cholesterol?

Confused with 'hormones' as both relate to body functions. Incorrectly spelled as 'cholestrol'. Confused with 'cholesterols' when referring to different types.

How do you pronounce Cholesterol?

US: //kəˈlɛstərɒl//, UK: //kəˈlɛstərɒl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Cholesterol?

Used mainly in health contexts. More formal when discussing diseases. Avoid casual conversations not about health.