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Cholesterol DictionaryA-E | F-J | K-O | P-S | T-Zfat: A nutrient that supplies calories to the body, which typically needs only a small amount of fat. Fat in foods can have different effects on blood cholesterol levels. fibric acid derivatives: A type of cholesterol-lowering drug that reduces triglycerides and raises HDL cholesterol levels. high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol: High-density lipoprotein or "good" cholesterol is considered beneficial because it removes excess cholesterol from the body and disposes of it. heart disease: A condition in which the arteries that service the heart are narrowed by LDL-deposited plaques. When an artery is blocked and blood flow is impeded, the heart is deprived of oxygen. high blood cholesterol: A major risk factor for heart disease. Too much cholesterol in the blood can build up in the arterial walls and cause atherosclerosis.
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