cholesterol

/kəˈlɛstəɹɒl/

Meanings

noun

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.

Examples :

"High cholesterol levels can increase a person's risk of heart problems. "

noun

The level of cholesterol in the body.

Examples :

"improve your cholesterol; lower your cholesterol"

medicine physiology body biochemistry essential

Related Words

processes noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹəʊ̯sɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹɑsɛsɪz/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The bakery uses complex processes to transform flour, sugar, and eggs into delicious cakes. "

synthesized verb

/ˈsɪnθəˌsaɪzd/ /ˈsɪnθɪˌsaɪzd/

To combine two or more things to produce a new product.

"The chemist synthesized a new drug by combining several different compounds. "

lipoprotein noun

/ˌlɪpoʊˈproʊtiːn/ /ˌlaɪpoʊˈproʊtiːn/

Any of a large group of complexes of protein and lipid with many biochemical functions.

"The doctor checked my lipoprotein levels in my blood to see if I had a risk for heart disease. "

biochemical noun

/ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛmɪkəl/ /ˌbaɪəˈkɛmɪkəl/

A chemical substance derived from a biological source

"The doctor ordered a blood test to check the levels of important biochemicals in my body, like glucose and cholesterol. "

increase noun

/ɪnˈkriːs/ /ˈɪŋkriːs/

An amount by which a quantity is increased.

"The increase in homework assignments this week was significant. "

problems noun

/ˈpɹɒbləmz/ /ˈpɹɑbləmz/

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

""Many students have problems understanding fractions." "

cardiovascular adjective

/ˌkɑːrdioʊˈvæskjələr/ /ˌkɑːrdioʊˈvæskjəlɚ/

Relating to the circulatory system, that is the heart and blood vessels.

"Regular exercise is important for maintaining good cardiovascular health. "

transported verb

/tɹænzˈpɔːtɪd/ /tɹænzˈpɔɹtɪd/

To carry or bear from one place to another; to remove; to convey.

"to transport goods; to transport troops"

associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

bloodstream noun

/ˈblʌd.stɹɪim/

The flow of blood through the circulatory system of an animal

"The medicine entered her bloodstream quickly and started to reduce her fever. "

central adjective

/ˈsɛntɹəl/

Being in the centre.

"The central library is located in the heart of the city. "

membranes noun

/ˈmɛmˌbɹeɪnz/ /ˈmɛmˌbɹeɪns/

A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments (usually in a plant or animal).

"The membranes of our cells allow nutrients in and waste products out. "