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How do you spell Cholesterol?

Correct spelling

cholesterol

Remember: CHOLesterol has bile (CHOL) + solid (STER) + OL ending

Why is cholesterol spelled this way?

From Greek chole (bile) + stereos (solid). Literally solid bile — it was first found in gallstones. The 'chol' beginning pronounced as 'kol' misleads spellers.

Common misspellings of cholesterol

cholestrolcolesterolcholestorolcholesterole

Example

The doctor recommended a low-fat diet to help reduce her cholesterol levels.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell cholesterol?+
The correct spelling is "cholesterol". Remember: CHOLesterol has bile (CHOL) + solid (STER) + OL ending
Is it cholestrol or cholesterol?+
The correct spelling is "cholesterol", not "cholestrol".

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