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cholesterol::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | cholesterin |
| Type of | steroid alcohol, sterol |
| Has types | hdl cholesterol, ldl cholesterol |
Examples of cholesterol
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So pre-existing conditions ranged from having cancer to having high cholesterol.
From the abcnews.go.com
So was the lowering of my cholesterol a good thing or a bad thing, in that case?
From the latimes.com
Egg day at culinary school was filled with equal parts disaster and cholesterol.
From the sfgate.com
Meanwhile, antioxidants in the citrus peel help lower levels of LDL cholesterol.
From the dailymail.co.uk
Butter does contain more saturated fat than margarine and does have cholesterol.
From the theepochtimes.com
High cholesterol is not necessarily significant as this can happen after a meal.
From the people.co.uk
They also found modest reductions in HDL cholesterol of approximately 3 percent.
From the sciencedaily.com
One or two 5-ounce glasses daily is believed to help raise good HDL cholesterol.
From the dallasnews.com
Most of the statins used to lower cholesterol will also lower coenzyme Q levels.
From the cnn.com
- An animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues
- Cholesterol is a waxy steroid metabolite found in the cell membranes and transported in the blood plasma of all animals. It is an essential structural component of mammalian cell membranes, where it is required to establish proper membrane permeability and fluidity. ...
- 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
- A waxy, fatty substance found in tissues throughout the body. Certain types of cholesterol circulating in the bloodstream can accumulate in blood vessels, blocking normal blood flow, and leading to heart attack and other circulatory complications.
- A substance normally made by the body, but also found in foods from animal sources, like beef, eggs, and butter. Too much cholesterol in the body can lead to narrowing and blockage of the arteries, especially those that feed the heart and keep it healthy. ...
- A fatlike substance contained in almost every cell of the body. In the blood it exists in two forms, known as free and esterified. The latter form is under certain conditions deposited in the inner lining of the arteries (see arteriosclerosis). ...
- Substance manufactured by the liver and other organs and consumed via animal fat. High-fat diets increase the amount made. It is believed that high levels lead to collection of cholesterol in the arteries, possibly leading to serious health risks.
- A waxy substance, produced naturally by the liver and also found in foods, that circulates in the blood and helps maintain tissues and cell membranes. Excess cholesterol in the body can contribute to atherosclerosis and high blood pressure.
- The barrier function of skin depends on the stratum corneum extracellular lipid matrix, which includes ceramides, cholesterol, and free fatty acids. Smaller amounts of cholesterol sulfate and cholesteryl oleate may be present. ...
