cho·les·ter·ol 
/kəˈlɛstəˌrɑ:l/ noun
/kəˈlɛstəˌrɑ:l/ noun [noncount] : a substance that is found in the bodies of people and animals
▪ Did your doctor check your cholesterol? ▪ She is on medication to lower her cholesterol. = She is on medication to lower her cholesterol level. [=to lower the amount of cholesterol in her blood] ▪ My doctor told me that high cholesterol [=having too much cholesterol in your blood] can lead to serious medical problems such as heart attacks and strokes.
▪ Did your doctor check your cholesterol? ▪ She is on medication to lower her cholesterol. = She is on medication to lower her cholesterol level. [=to lower the amount of cholesterol in her blood] ▪ My doctor told me that high cholesterol [=having too much cholesterol in your blood] can lead to serious medical problems such as heart attacks and strokes.
