cholesterol
noun/kəˈlestərɒl/
/kəˈlestərɔːl/
[uncountable]- a fatty substance found in most tissues of the body. Too much cholesterol in the blood is linked to a higher risk of heart disease.
- a high cholesterol level
- foods that are low in cholesterol
- This is the fat that won't raise your cholesterol.
Collocations Diet and exerciseDiet and exerciseWeight- put on/gain/lose weight/a few kilos/a few pounds
- watch/control/struggle with your weight
- be/become seriously overweight/underweight
- be/become clinically/morbidly obese
- achieve/facilitate/promote/stimulate weight loss
- slim down to 70 kilos/(British English) 11 stone/(especially North American English) 160 pounds
- combat/prevent/tackle/treat obesity
- develop/have/suffer from/struggle with/recover from anorexia/bulimia/an eating disorder
- be on/go on/follow a crash/strict diet
- have/suffer from a negative/poor body image
- have/develop a positive/healthy body image
- eat a balanced diet/healthily/sensibly
- get/provide/receive adequate/proper nutrition
- contain/get/provide essential nutrients/vitamins/minerals
- be high/low in calories/fat/fibre/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acids
- contain (no)/use/be full of/be free from additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweeteners
- avoid/cut down on/cut out alcohol/caffeine/fatty foods
- stop/give up/ (especially North American English) quit smoking
- (British English) take regular exercise
- do moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise
- play football/hockey/tennis
- go cycling/jogging/running
- go to/visit/ (especially North American English) hit/work out at the gym
- strengthen/tone/train your stomach muscles
- contract/relax/stretch/use/work your lower-body muscles
- build (up)/gain muscle
- improve/increase your stamina/energy levels/physical fitness
- burn/consume/expend calories
- be/get/keep/stay healthy/in shape/(especially British English) fit
- lower your cholesterol/blood pressure
- boost/stimulate/strengthen your immune system
- prevent/reduce the risk of heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosis
- reduce/relieve/manage/combat stress
- enhance/promote relaxation/physical and mental well-being
Extra ExamplesTopics Cooking and eatingc1, Biologyc1- Avocados contain no cholesterol.
- Eating garlic can significantly reduce cholesterol in the blood.
- He has high cholesterol.
- a high/low level of cholesterol
- chips containing no cholesterol
- raised blood cholesterol levels
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- elevated
- high
- raised
- …
- level
- have
- contain
- lower
- …
- level
- test
- screening
- …
- be high in cholesterol
- be low in cholesterol
Word Originlate 19th cent.: from Greek kholē ‘bile’ + stereos ‘stiff’ + -ol.
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