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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Statins are the drugs of choice for treating high cholesterol and preventing or reducing heart disease.
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Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
However, cholesterol itself is not a heart disease, and many factors can contribute to a high cholesterol level, said David Kao, MD, an associate professor of medicine and biomedical informatics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
These fruits are rich in nutrients that can help lower heart disease risk factors, such as high cholesterol.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Besides, high cholesterol is the bane of men in my family, not cancer — so why worry?
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
However, cholesterol itself is not a heart disease, and many factors can contribute to a high cholesterol level, said David Kao, MD, an associate professor of medicine and biomedical informatics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
These fruits are rich in nutrients that can help lower heart disease risk factors, such as high cholesterol.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Feb. 2026
Besides, high cholesterol is the bane of men in my family, not cancer — so why worry?
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 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 8 Feb. 2026.
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