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clog – v. to slowly form a block in (something, such as a pipe or street) so that things cannot move through quickly or easily

artery – n. any of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body

factor – n. something that helps produce or influence a result : one of the things that cause something to happen

cholesterol – n. a steroid alcohol C27H45OH that is present in animal cells and body fluids, regulates membrane fluidity, and functions as a precursor molecule in various metabolic pathways and as a constituent of LDL may cause atherosclerosis

intake – n. the amount of something (such as food or drink) that is taken into your body

teaspoon – n. a unit of measure especially in cookery equal to ¹/₆ fluid ounce or ¹/₃ tablespoon (5 milliliters)