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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High blood pressure, high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and heart failure — very expensive diseases to manage — cancer, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, kidney disease, liver disease, lower quality of life. Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026 The company said the ingredients can be dangerous for people with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026 Researchers compared these timing groups with health data including rates of high blood pressure, obesity, high cholesterol, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and other cardiovascular health problems. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Mar. 2026 Over 2 million Malaysians are living with non-communicable diseases including diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and obesity. Angelica Ang, Fortune, 19 Mar. 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 Apr. 2026.

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