cholesterol
noun/kəˈlɛstəˌroʊl/
Frequency rank: #5,875 most common English word
Meaning
A fatty substance in the blood, too much of which can be unhealthy.
Example sentence
High levels of cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 5,801–5,900
- bleedTo lose blood from the body.
- bracea supportive device worn to protect or steady a part of the body.
- burgersround patties of ground meat, usually served in bread rolls.
- captiona short title or explanation accompanying an image or illustration.
- choketo be unable to breathe properly because the airway is blocked or irritated.
- classyStylish and sophisticated in an elegant way.
- condemnTo express strong disapproval of something.
- confrontationa hostile or argumentative meeting between opposing parties.
- contributorA person who gives money, help, or ideas toward something.
- deluxeOf a superior quality or luxury; high-end.