cholesterol

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: cho-les-ter-ol (4)

English Definition

A compound of the sterol type found in most body tissues, including the blood and the nerves.

Example Sentence

High cholesterol can increase the risk of heart disease.

US IPA /kəˈles.tə.rɑːl/
UK IPA /kəˈles.tər.ɒl/