high cholesterol

noun

: too much cholesterol in one's blood
My doctor told me that high cholesterol can lead to serious medical problems such as heart attacks and strokes.

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Just don’t expect bay leaf or supplements to replace medical care for high cholesterol. Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2026 My heart and arteries look healthy during an ultrasound exam, but other test results reveal a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026 According to Cleveland Clinic, people with chronic sleep deprivation are more likely to develop high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and there is evidence that ongoing sleep loss may play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026 Those include maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, limiting excessive alcohol intake, and controlling conditions such as diabetes and high cholesterol. Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for high cholesterol

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“High cholesterol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20cholesterol. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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