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Meaning of "cholesterol" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CHOLESTEROL

From chole- + Greek stereos hard, solid, so called because first observed in gallstones.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CHOLESTEROL

cholesterol  [kəˈlɛstəˌrɒl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHOLESTEROL

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cholesterol is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CHOLESTEROL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

cholesterol

Cholesterol

Cholesterol, from the Ancient Greek chole- and stereos followed by the chemical suffix -ol for an alcohol, is a hydrocarbon organic molecule. It is a sterol, a lipid molecule and is biosynthesized by all animal cells because it is an essential structural component of animal cell membranes that is required to maintain both membrane structural integrity and fluidity. Cholesterol enables animal cells to not need a cell wall to protect membrane integrity/cell-viability and thus be able to change shape and move about. In addition to its importance within cells, cholesterol also serves as a precursor for the biosynthesis of steroid hormones, bile acids, and vitamin D. Cholesterol is the principal sterol synthesized by animals. All kinds of cells in animals can produce it. In vertebrates the hepatic cells typically produce greater amounts than other cells. It is almost completely absent among prokaryotes, although there are some exceptions such as Mycoplasma, which require cholesterol for growth. François Poulletier de la Salle first identified cholesterol in solid form in gallstones in 1769.

Definition of cholesterol in the English dictionary

The definition of cholesterol in the dictionary is a sterol found in all animal tissues, blood, bile, and animal fats: a precursor of other body steroids. A high level of cholesterol in the blood is implicated in some cases of atherosclerosis, leading to heart disease. Formula: C27H45OH Former name: cholesterin,.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHOLESTEROL


albuterol
ælˈbjuːtəˌrɒl
anticholesterol
ˌæntɪkəˈlɛstəˌrɒl
Argyrol
ˈɑːdʒɪˌrɒl
cholecalciferol
ˌkəʊlɪkælˈsɪfəˌrɒl
dicoumarol
daɪˈkuːməˌrɒl
dicumarol
daɪˈkuːməˌrɒl
ergosterol
ɜːˈɡɒstəˌrɒl
falderol
ˈfældɪˌrɒl
folderol
ˈfɒldəˌrɒl
glycerol
ˈɡlɪsəˌrɒl
lumisterol
luːˈmɪstəˌrɒl
sitosterol
saɪˈtɒstəˌrɒl
stigmasterol
stɪɡˈmæstəˌrɒl
tocopherol
tɒˈkɒfəˌrɒl
viosterol
vaɪˈɒstəˌrɒl
zoosterol
zəʊˈɒstəˌrɒl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHOLESTEROL

cholecystokinin
cholecystostomy
cholecystotomy
cholelith
cholelithiasis
cholent
choler
cholera
choleraic
choleric
cholerically
cholericly
choleroid
cholestasis
cholestatic
cholesteric
cholesterin
cholesterolaemia
cholesterolemia
cholestyramine

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHOLESTEROL

bad cholesterol
banderol
bannerol
blood cholesterol
calciferol
clenbuterol
coprosterol
good cholesterol
low-cholesterol
nerol
phytosterol
sterol

Synonyms and antonyms of cholesterol in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cholesterol» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHOLESTEROL

Find out the translation of cholesterol to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cholesterol from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cholesterol» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

胆固醇
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

colesterol
570 millions of speakers

English

cholesterol
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कोलेस्ट्रॉल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كوليسترول
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

холестерин
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

colesterol
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কলেস্টেরল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cholestérol
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kolesterol
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Cholesterin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コレステロール
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

콜레스테롤
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kolesterol
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chất cholestorol
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கொழுப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कोलेस्टेरॉल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kolesterol
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

colesterolo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cholesterol
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

холестерин
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

colesterol
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χοληστερίνη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

cholesterol
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kolesterol
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kolesterol
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cholesterol

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHOLESTEROL»

The term «cholesterol» is very widely used and occupies the 13.736 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHOLESTEROL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cholesterol

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10 QUOTES WITH «CHOLESTEROL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cholesterol.
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Dave Barry
It is a scientific fact that your body will not absorb cholesterol if you take it from another person's plate.
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Joe Bastianich
Your pantry is your first line of defense against food-borne illness and things like high blood pressure and cholesterol.
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Lee Haney
Recent studies have revealed that children 8-10 years old are being diagnosed with Type II diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure at an alarming rate.
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A. J. Jacobs
My goal? To test out every diet and exercise regimen on planet earth and figure out which work best. I sweated, I cooked, I learned to pole dance. In the end, I lost weight, lowered my cholesterol and doubled my energy level. I feel better than I ever have.
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Mindy Kaling
I want a schedule-keeping, waking-up-early, wallet-carrying, picture-hanging man. I don't care if he takes prescription drugs for cholesterol or hair loss.
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Jon Kyl
Everybody goes to clinics, to hospitals, to doctors, and so on. Some people go to Planned Parenthood. But you don't have to go to Planned Parenthood to get your cholesterol or your blood pressure checked. If you want an abortion, you go to Planned Parenthood, and that's well over 90 percent of what Planned Parenthood does.
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Ali Liebegott
Since becoming an alleged adult, I've always felt like I should exercise - or should at least want to exercise - and make a feeble attempt at health, thus staving off terrible things like the coronary heart disease and high cholesterol described to me in 1980s margarine commercials.
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Masaharu Morimoto
Because I'm a chef, I eat out frequently, so it's hard for me to control what I consume in terms of calories. But when I'm at home, I eat what my wife cooks for me. She works hard to avoid making foods that are high in calories and cholesterol, so most of the time, she makes vegetarian dishes.
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Amanda Peet
When I make a change, like when I found out I had high cholesterol, I just changed my lifestyle.
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David Perlmutter
Two forms of fat that are vitally important for brain health are cholesterol and saturated fat.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHOLESTEROL»

Discover the use of cholesterol in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cholesterol and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Great Cholesterol Myth: Why Lowering Your Cholesterol ...
The Great Cholesterol Myth reveals the real culprits of heart disease, including: - Inflammation - Fibrinogen - Triglycerides - Homocysteine - Belly fat - Triglyceride to HCL ratios - High glycemic levels Bestselling health authors Jonny ...
Jonny Bowden, Stephen Sinatra, 2012
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Cholesterol Down: Ten Simple Steps to Lower Your Cholesterol ...
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Janet Bond Brill, Ph.D., R.D., LDN, 2009
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50 Ways To Lower Your Cholesterol
Use 50 Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol to meet that challenge and live a long, healthy life!
Mcgowan, 2005
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Cholesterol Clarity: What The HDL Is Wrong With My Numbers?
Within the pages of this book you'll learn invaluable lessons, including: -Why your LDL-C and total cholesterol numbers may not be as important in determining your health as your doctor may think -The undeniable negative role that chronic ...
Jimmy Moore, Eric C. Westman, 2013
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Cholesterol Binding and Cholesterol Transport Proteins:: ...
This book contains 22 chapters, dealing in depth with structural and functional aspects of the currently known and extremely diverse unrelated families of cholesterol-binding and cholesterol transport proteins.
J. Robin Harris, 2010
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Cholesterol Autoxidation
Though such extensive citation of references makes for labored reading, I hope the text will serve as a definitive treatment of the subject from which other studies may be engendered without extensive recourse to the older material.
Leland L. Smith, 1981
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Action Plan for High Cholesterol
Unlike fad diets that cut weight at any cost, Action Plan for High Cholesterolcontains proven programs to bring your cholesterol levels under control as quickly and effectively as possible.
J. Larry Durstine, 2006
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The Cholesterol Wars: The Skeptics vs the Preponderance of ...
This book chronicles the controversy that swirled around the 'lipid hypothesis' of atherosclerosis for so many years. In fact, 'the lower the better' is the position of many clinicians.
Daniel Steinberg, 2011
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Fat and Cholesterol Are Good for You
Did you know? ...that cholesterol is not a deadly poison, but a substance vital to the cells of all mammals? ...that your body produces three to four times more chofilestefirol than you eat? ...that the internal production increases when ...
Uffe Ravnskov, 2009
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Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol
From the experts at one of the world's most respected medical schools--your complete guide to managing cholesterol and staying healthy for life.
Mason W. Freeman, Christine E. Junge, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHOLESTEROL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cholesterol is used in the context of the following news items.
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How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally
Lots of controversy and confusion surround cholesterol. In patients who have coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease or carotid ... «U.S. News & World Report, Jul 15»
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FDA Cuts Limit on Esperion Cholesterol Drug, Considers Competitors
As the FDA considers whether to approve two new cholesterol drugs with blockbuster potential, the agency also removed a “partial clinical ... «Xconomy, Jul 15»
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Huntsville doctor leading cholesterol drug study
A Huntsville doctor is participating in clinical trials for a new medicine to help those whose cholesterol is not controlled despite diet and ... «WAFF, Jul 15»
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Cholesterol-busting bread a possibility
This is because both those contain high levels of a soluble fibre called beta-glucan, which can reduce cholesterol as well as lower the risk of ... «TV3.ie, Jul 15»
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Does high cholesterol run in your family? Why Familial …
Some 120,000 Britons are at risk of heart disease and stroke due to inherited high cholesterol – and many don't even know it. Could you have ... «BT.com, Jul 15»
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Exploring a link between cholesterol drugs, memory
A: The relationship between cholesterol-lowering drugs and memory problems has been controversial for decades. More than 15 years ago, ... «Tri-State Neighbor, Jul 15»
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Hypertension, high cholesterol, other heart disease risk factors …
The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors like hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes have been decreasing in the United States and ... «Medical Xpress, Jul 15»
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Amazon releases low-cholesterol Heartbleed medicine called 's2n'
Amazon releases low-cholesterol Heartbleed medicine called 's2n'. Sorry, something happened and we could not sign you up. Please come ... «Naked Security, Jul 15»
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CSIRO developing wheat with cholesterol lowering qualities
Barley and oat grains contain high levels of a soluble fibre called betaglucan that can reduce cholesterol and lower the risk of heart disease. «ABC Online, Jul 15»
10
Most People Have Cholesterol All Wrong
Do you know which foods contain good cholesterol, and which contain bad cholesterol? If you think you do, ha! That's a trick question! «Lifehacker, Jul 15»

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