Cholesterol crystal
Cholesterol Crystal
Cholesterol crystals are solid, sharp particles formed from cholesterol that can accumulate in the gallbladder and form gallstones, or in the arteries, leading to atherosclerosis.
Pronunciation
Cholesterol Crystal: /kəˈlɛstərɒl ˈkrɪstəl/
Etymology
The term "cholesterol" is derived from the Ancient Greek chole (bile) and stereos (solid), reflecting its discovery in gallstones. The term "crystal" comes from the Greek word krystallos, meaning ice and rock crystal.
Related Terms
- Cholesterol: A waxy, fat-like substance that's found in all the cells in your body.
- Gallstones: Hardened deposits in the gallbladder that can be formed from cholesterol or bilirubin.
- Atherosclerosis: A disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries.
- Arteries: Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to your body.
- Gallbladder: A small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of your abdomen, beneath your liver.
See Also
- Hypercholesterolemia: A condition characterized by very high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
- Lipid: Any of various substances that are soluble in nonpolar organic solvents, that with proteins and carbohydrates constitute the principal structural components of living cells.
- Lipid Profile: A group of tests that are often ordered together to determine risk of coronary heart disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cholesterol crystal
- Wikipedia's article - Cholesterol crystal
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