cholesterol
noun
cho·les·ter·ol
| \ kə-ˈle-stə-ˌrōl
, -ˌrȯl\
, -ˌrȯl\
Definition of cholesterol
: a steroid alcohol C27H45OH that is present in animal cells and body fluids, regulates membrane fluidity, and functions as a precursor molecule in various metabolic pathways and as a constituent of LDL may cause atherosclerosis — compare bad cholesterol, good cholesterol
Examples of cholesterol in a Sentence
Did your doctor check your cholesterol?
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If a company designs a new microchip for cell phones or a new chemical compound to lower cholesterol, patents allow the innovators to market their products exclusively until the patent runs out. — Randall Rutta For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN, "Lawmakers want to lower drug prices. Their plan would end up harming patients," 20 Aug. 2019 Say a patient is prescribed a statin, a type of drug to lower cholesterol which has proved useful in reducing heart disease. — The Economist, "Why America’s biggest charities are owned by pharmaceutical companies," 15 Aug. 2019 Impossible says that in a comparison of four-ounce servings, its burger has a few less calories than 80/20 beef (240 to 290), a bit less fat (14 grams vs 19), no cholesterol whatsoever, compared to 80 milligrams for the beef patty. — al, "Beef O’Brady’s serving meatless Impossible Burger in Mobile, Birmingham," 13 Aug. 2019 The Clinic’s wellness program looks at blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, asthma, obesity as measured by BMI and smoking. — Julie Washington, cleveland.com, "Local companies see benefits of wellness programs: Top Workplaces 2019," 16 June 2019 Researchers concluded that cutting back on white meat in addition to red meat is recommended for lowering cholesterol. — Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, "White meat raises cholesterol levels just like red meat, study says," 4 June 2019 Eating lots of fiber in general can help improve digestion, lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and promote a healthy weight. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "Fact: Cabbage Packs the Same Nutritional Benefits as Kale," 7 Jan. 2019 Heralded as earth’s natural detoxifiers, mushrooms also help to support immune function, while farro works to lower cholesterol, and collard greens replenish nutrients and fortify the body’s anti-inflammatory system. — Mackenzie Wagoner, Vogue, "The Ultimate Post-Thanksgiving Detox Meal Plan," 23 Nov. 2018 The drug, a class of PCSK9 inhibitors that lowers cholesterol, has struggled to gain approvals from insurance companies because of its price tag. — Austen Hufford, WSJ, "Two Senior Amgen Executives to Leave," 26 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cholesterol.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for cholesterol
cholesterol
noun
English Language Learners Definition of cholesterol
: a substance that is found in the bodies of people and animals
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cholesterol
noun
cho·les·ter·ol
| \ kə-ˈles-tə-ˌrōl, -ˌrȯl
\
\
Medical Definition of cholesterol
: a steroid alcohol C27H45OH that is present in animal cells and body fluids, regulates membrane fluidity, functions as a precursor molecule in various metabolic pathways, and as a constituent of LDL may cause atherosclerosis
Cholesterol is a lipid present in the cell membrane and subcellular organelles of tissues throughout the body. … In addition, cholesterol serves as the building block for all steroid hormones including cortisol, aldosterone, estrogen, and testosterone.— Sarah de Ferranti and David S. Ludwig, The New England Journal of Medicine, 25 Sept. 2008 … the drug reduces the production of cholesterol in the liver, decreasing the amount of artery-clogging cholesterol circulating in the bloodstream. — Newsweek, 8 Dec. 1986
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