Kolesteriske

Kolesteriske is an adjective used in Norwegian and related Scandinavian languages to denote a relation to cholesterol (kolesterol). It describes substances, processes, or conditions that involve or derive from cholesterol. The term is not a disease or a standalone medical condition.

In biochemistry, kolesteriske forbindelser include cholesterol itself and its derivatives such as sterols and cholesteryl esters. Cholesterol is a sterol, a type of lipid that is essential for cell membrane structure and serves as a precursor for steroid hormones, bile acids, and vitamin D. Cholesteriske esters are storage forms of cholesterol found in lipoproteins and tissues.

In physiology and medicine, kolesteriske processes relate to cholesterol metabolism, transport, and homeostasis. Abnormal kolesteriske levels can contribute to cardiovascular diseases, notably atherosclerosis. Diagnostic workups commonly assess total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, and HDL-cholesterol to evaluate kolesterol-related risk and guide treatment decisions.

In nutrition and public health, kolesteriske considerations address dietary cholesterol and saturated fat intake, as well as lifestyle factors that influence cholesterol metabolism. Interventions to manage kolesterol levels include dietary changes, physical activity, and pharmacologic therapies such as statins, which reduce endogenous cholesterol synthesis or affect lipoprotein processing.

Etymology: the suffix -iske forms adjectives in Norwegian and Danish, with kolesterol serving as the root; kolester- plus -iske yields kolesteriske to describe cholesterol-related phenomena.