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.

Examples of high cholesterol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Stroke prevention is the same as cardiovascular risk reduction, which includes paying attention to and modifying risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity, as well as avoiding smoking and working on a healthy lifestyle. —

Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2024 High blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, obesity and diabetes are leading causes of stroke, and 1 in 3 US adults has at least one of these risk factors. —

Sam Tupper, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024 Manage underlying conditions: People with diabetes and high cholesterol have a higher risk of NAFLD. —

Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2024 In some cases, high blood pressure and high cholesterol might be caused by hormonal imbalances caused by stress or thyroid disease.17 The compounds in reishi mushrooms may help restore hormone levels and reduce cardiovascular problems.16 10. —

Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for high cholesterol

Cite this Entry

Style

“High cholesterol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20cholesterol. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Copy Citation