fatty liver

noun

: an abnormal condition of the liver that is marked by excess lipid accumulation in the hepatocytes and is typically associated with obesity, malnutrition, rapid weight loss, excessive alcohol consumption, hyperlipidemia, toxins, or diabetes

also : a liver affected with fatty liver

Examples of fatty liver in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

New research suggests that weight-loss surgery could benefit patients with fatty liver disease. —Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025

For example, both fatty liver disease and primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), an autoimmune disease that affects the bile ducts in the liver, often cause extreme fatigue. —Brittany Risher, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024

Rather than a one-to-one version of foie gras—the fatty liver of ducks and geese—the new creation is sourced from Japanese quail, giving it a subtle gamey flavor. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024

Liver Disease Probiotics may offer a promising way to support liver health, particularly in conditions like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), cirrhosis, and alcoholic hepatitis. —Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fatty liver

• caregiver
• deliver
• downriver
• lawgiver
• upriver
• giver
• livre
• quiver
• river
• shiver
• sliver

Medical Definition

fatty liver

noun

1

: an abnormal condition of the liver that is marked by excess accumulation of lipids (such as triglycerides) in the hepatocytes and is typically associated with obesity, malnutrition, rapid weight loss, excessive alcohol consumption, high levels of fat in the blood, diabetes, or toxins

Note: Fatty liver is often asymptomatic and benign but may progress to fibrosis and liver failure.

2

: a liver affected with fatty liver