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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The rise of health issues such as obesity and high cholesterol can also contribute to the likelihood of having a stroke as well as a sedentary lifestyle, Robinson added. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026 The biggest risk factors for the condition include age, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obstructive sleep apnea and smoking. — Melissa Rudy , Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 The blood vessels that feed the brain can be damaged over time by conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026 But most major health insurance carriers require patients to have at least one other comorbidity, like high cholesterol or hypertension, to be covered. — Bo Evans, CBS News, 16 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 2026.

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