Colesterol (en. Cholesterol)

/ko.le.sˈte.rol/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An organic compound found in fats, necessary for the production of hormones and vitamin D.

Cholesterol is essential for the proper functioning of our body.

El colesterol es fundamental para el funcionamiento adecuado de nuestro organismo.

A substance that can accumulate in the arteries and cause cardiovascular problems if present at elevated levels.

Excess cholesterol can lead to heart diseases.

Un exceso de colesterol puede provocar enfermedades del corazón.

A type of lipid that is transported in the blood by lipoproteins.

Measuring blood cholesterol is important for assessing cardiovascular health.

La medición del colesterol en sangre es importante para evaluar la salud cardiovascular.

It derives from the Greek 'chole' meaning 'bile' and 'stereos' meaning 'solid'.

high cholesterol

Elevated levels of cholesterol in the blood that can be harmful to health.

colesterol alto

control cholesterol

The act of monitoring and regulating cholesterol levels in the body.

controlar el colesterol

lower cholesterol

The process of reducing cholesterol levels through diet and exercise.

bajar el colesterol

triglycerides

Types of fat in the blood that also affect cardiovascular health.

triglicéridos

lipids

A group of compounds that include fats and cholesterol, important for metabolism.

lipidios

arteriosclerosis

Hardening and loss of elasticity of the arteries associated with high cholesterol levels.

arteriosclerosis

bad fat

LDL cholesterol is known as 'bad fat'.

El colesterol LDL es conocido como la 'grasa mala'.

lard

You have to be careful with lard due to its cholesterol content.

Hay que tener cuidado con la manteca por su contenido de colesterol.