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cholesterol
Definition:
(nou) an animal sterol that is normally synthesized by the liver; the most abundant steroid in animal tissues
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The amount of cholesterol solubilized by the serum is then measured.
Cholesterol pneumonia is pneumonia due to cholesterol.
The esterification of cholesterol is required for cholesterol transport.
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Common mistakes of cholesterol pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "cho-LES-ter-ol" /kəˈlɛs.tə.rɒl/. Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable, making it "cho-LES-ter-ol" /kəˈlɛs.tər.əl/ in US English.
- Omitting the "ch" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "cholesterol" starting with a "k" sound instead of "ch". This leads to "kholesterol". Tip: Ensure you start with the "ch" sound /tʃ/ to pronounce it correctly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "o" in "cholesterol" as a long "o", resulting in "choler-esterol". Tip: Use a short "o" sound /ə/ in the second syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Learners sometimes overemphasize the last syllable, saying "cholesterol" as "cholester-OL". Tip: Keep the final syllable light and quick, as in "cholesterol" /kəˈlɛs.tər.əl/ to maintain natural flow.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "cholesterol" with "cellulose" or "chlorophyll", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Focus on the unique sounds and syllable structure of "cholesterol" to differentiate it clearly.