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fatty liver
noun
Examples of fatty liver in a Sentence
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Word History
circa 1839, in the meaning defined above
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“Fatty liver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fatty%20liver. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
fatty liver
nounNote: Fatty liver is often asymptomatic and benign but may progress to fibrosis and liver failure.
More from Merriam-Webster on fatty liver
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about fatty liver
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