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cholesterol

noun
/kəˈlɛstərɒl/

Meaning

a fatty substance found in the blood, high levels of which can cause health problems

Example Sentences

High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.

Synonyms

lipid, fat, sterol, plasma fat

Antonyms

low-fat, healthy blood

Collocations

cholesterol level, high cholesterol, cholesterol test, cholesterol control

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