noun · neutral
cholesterol
/kəˈlɛstrəl/cho·LES·ter·ol
A waxy substance in the blood; high levels can increase the risk of heart disease.
Examples
“He was told to lower his cholesterol by improving his diet.”
“High cholesterol is a common risk factor for heart disease.”
“Certain foods can raise your cholesterol quickly if eaten often.”
Band 8 sentence
“By reducing saturated fats and increasing fiber intake, he successfully lowered his cholesterol and improved his overall cardiovascular health.”
Collocations
- high cholesterol
- lower cholesterol
- cholesterol level
Word family
Common mistakes
He has high cholesterols.→He has high cholesterol.
This food is high on cholesterol.→This food is high in cholesterol.
Say it for a higher band
5fat→6cholesterol level→7+cholesterol
Synonyms
blood cholesterol
Easily confused
fat
“Eating too much saturated fat can raise your cholesterol.”
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