cholesterol
/kəˈlɛstərɔːl/
noun
- A waxy, fat-like substance found in the blood and cells of the body, needed for building cells and making hormones, but high levels can be unhealthy.
- The doctor said my cholesterol is high and recommended more exercise.
- Cholesterol is important for producing vitamin D and certain hormones.
- Eating too much saturated fat can raise your cholesterol levels.