Question 1 · Quick check
cholesterol
CEFRB2
/kəˈlɛstəɹɒl/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A fatty substance in the blood and body cells.
- 02
noun
Extra detailThe level of cholesterol in the body.
Examples
Scientists have established a connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease.
My cholesterol levels are high.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
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- Parts of speech
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- Citations
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Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningA 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.
More examples
In contextMy cholesterol is high.
improve your cholesterol; lower your cholesterol
Quick test
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Origin
noun
Borrowed from French cholestérol.