Natural Health Glossary
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cholesterol

A fat-like substance found in blood, muscle, liver, brain, and other tissues in people and animals. The body makes and needs some cholesterol. Too much cholesterol, however, may cause fat to build up in the artery walls and cause a disease that slows or stops the flow of blood.   (more info - cholesterol)

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hypercholesterolemia

Elevated level of cholesterol in the blood.   (more info - hypercholesterolemia)

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