noun
- plural of cholesterol; waxy substances found in animal cells and blood that can affect heart health
Usage: medical; biochemistry
Examples
- The doctor explained that there are different types of cholesterols in our blood.
- Good and bad cholesterols affect cardiovascular health differently.
- Plant-based foods contain no cholesterols since they are found only in animal products.
- The lab results showed elevated levels of harmful cholesterols.
- Dietary cholesterols come from foods like eggs and meat.
- Some cholesterols are essential for proper cell function.