Cholesterol

Definitions

1. 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.
   countable, uncountable
2. The level of cholesterol in the body.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level