My doctor told me that 'high cholesterol' [=having too much cholesterol in your blood] can lead to serious medical problems such as heart attacks and strokes.
She is on medication to lower her 'cholesterol'. = She is on medication to lower her 'cholesterol level'. [=to lower the amount of cholesterol in her blood]
Did your doctor check your 'cholesterol'?
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