cholesterol
noun C1
Plain meaning
a fatty substance in the blood connected with heart health
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam contexts, it means a fatty substance in the blood connected with heart health, usually in a more formal register.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned cholesterol as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines cholesterol in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear cholesterolevidence of cholesterolwidespread cholesterol
Watch out
Do not use “cholesterol” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.