noun Download 🔗Share 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. " medicine physiology biochemistry disease body biology chemistry science essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The level of cholesterol in the body. Examples : "improve your cholesterol; lower your cholesterol" medicine physiology body biochemistry essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading