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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
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Exceeding this amount can cause serious issues such as fatty liver disease.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Between 5% and 10% of American children had non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as of 2021, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Above 5% you will likely be diagnosed with fatty liver disease.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
These effects have been observed in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and obesity.7
NAFLD is tied to metabolic syndrome—a group of conditions that increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 25 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
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 3 Jan. 2025.
Medical Definition
fatty liver
noun1
: 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
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