cholesterol
Cholesterol is a type of fat found in your blood and cells. Your body needs some of it to stay healthy, but having too much can cause heart problems.
예시
3 / 5I need to eat more vegetables to lower my cholesterol.
I need to eat more vegetables to lower my cholesterol.
The patient was prescribed medication to manage high cholesterol.
The patient was prescribed medication to manage high cholesterol.
My dad is worried about his cholesterol because he eats a lot of cheese.
My dad is worried about his cholesterol because he eats a lot of cheese.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of 'Chole' like 'Coal'. Just like too much coal can block a pipe, too much cholesterol can block your heart pipes (arteries).
빠른 퀴즈
The doctor says you should eat less fried food to reduce your ___.
정답!
정답은: cholesterol
예시
I need to eat more vegetables to lower my cholesterol.
everydayI need to eat more vegetables to lower my cholesterol.
The patient was prescribed medication to manage high cholesterol.
formalThe patient was prescribed medication to manage high cholesterol.
My dad is worried about his cholesterol because he eats a lot of cheese.
informalMy dad is worried about his cholesterol because he eats a lot of cheese.
Clinical studies demonstrate a link between dietary habits and cholesterol levels.
academicClinical studies demonstrate a link between dietary habits and cholesterol levels.
Our insurance policy covers annual cholesterol check-ups for all employees.
businessOur insurance policy covers annual cholesterol check-ups for all employees.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
good cholesterol
good cholesterol (HDL)
bad cholesterol
bad cholesterol (LDL)
check your cholesterol
check your cholesterol
자주 혼동되는 단어
Cortisol is a stress hormone, while cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood.
Chlorine is a chemical element used to clean pools; cholesterol is a substance in the body.
사용 참고사항
The word is almost always used as an uncountable noun. We usually talk about it in terms of 'levels' or being 'high' or 'low'.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes try to make it plural (cholesterols), but it is an uncountable noun in most contexts.
암기 팁
Think of 'Chole' like 'Coal'. Just like too much coal can block a pipe, too much cholesterol can block your heart pipes (arteries).
어원
From the Greek words 'chole' (bile) and 'stereos' (solid), because it was first found in solid form in gallstones.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In modern Western cultures, 'lowering cholesterol' is a very common topic in health-related marketing and medical check-ups.
빠른 퀴즈
The doctor says you should eat less fried food to reduce your ___.
정답!
정답은: cholesterol
관련 어휘
The organ in your chest that pumps blood through your body....
dietA diet is the food and drink that a person or animal usually...
healthHealth refers to the state of being free from illness or inj...
arteryAn artery is a muscular-walled tube forming part of the circ...
bloodAs an adjective or noun adjunct, it describes something rela...
관련 단어
syngravent
C1To formally reach a collective agreement or to consolidate disparate ideas into a singular, authoritative consensus through deliberation. It is typically used in academic or high-level professional contexts to describe the synthesis of various perspectives into a unified stance.
homoaltersion
C1To systematically modify a component or individual within a group so that it aligns identically with the properties of its counterparts. It describes the act of enforcing homogeneity through specific, calculated adjustments to maintain structural consistency.
homogratacy
C1To achieve a state of collective agreement or uniform satisfaction within a group by aligning interests or expressing mutual gratitude. It involves the process of harmonizing conflicting viewpoints into a single, mutually pleasing outcome.
multipatership
C1Multipatership refers to the biological phenomenon where a single litter or brood of offspring is sired by more than one father. In sociology, it describes the state of a woman having children with multiple different partners, often referred to as multi-partnered fertility.
periluddom
C1A noun referring to the state or environment of anticipation and ritualized preparation that occurs just before a competitive event, game, or performance. It encompasses the collective psychological atmosphere and physical activities shared by participants and spectators before the main action begins.
circummentcy
C1The act or state of bypassing restrictions, rules, or obstacles through strategic maneuvering or the exploitation of loopholes. It refers specifically to the quality of being able to find indirect routes to achieve a goal while avoiding direct confrontation with a system.
adcedent
C1Describing a person, entity, or state that is in the process of acceding to an existing agreement, treaty, or organization. It refers to the act of joining or consenting to be bound by terms previously established by others.
misvalness
C1To incorrectly estimate or judge the intrinsic worth or significance of something, particularly by failing to recognize its true essence or state. It refers to the act of assigning a wrong value to an object or concept based on a misunderstanding of its fundamental nature.
homotactible
C1Describing objects, surfaces, or body parts that are sensitive to touch in an identical way or occupy the same position in a tactile arrangement. It is a technical term used to compare sensory perception across different areas or specimens.
repatible
C1To officially return a person, such as a refugee or prisoner of war, or an object like currency or cultural artifacts, to their country of origin. This verb is primarily used in legal, political, and financial contexts regarding international borders and national belonging.
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