B2nounhealthfood
US/kəˈles.tə.rɑːl/
UK/kəˈles.tə.rɒl/
a fatty substance in the blood that can block blood vessels and cause heart disease if there is too much
In context
High cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease.
Eating more fiber can help lower your cholesterol.
The doctor ordered a blood test to check my cholesterol level.
Words that go with cholesterol
adjective + noun
- high cholesterolFried food can lead to high cholesterol.
- bad cholesterolToo much sugar can raise bad cholesterol.
- cholesterol-loweringHe takes a cholesterol-lowering drug every day.
verb + noun
- lower cholesterolOats are known to lower cholesterol.
- check cholesterolMen over 40 should check their cholesterol regularly.
noun + noun
- cholesterol levelYour cholesterol level should be checked every year.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a cholesterolCorrect: cholesterol