Harmful compound in blood (11)

I believe the answer is:

cholesterol

(Other definitions for cholesterol that I've seen before include "Compound believed to harden arteries" , "Artery-narrowing compound" , "Artery clogger" , "Artery-clogging compound" , "fatty stuff!" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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