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 See all Example Sentences for fatty liver 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fatty liver was circa 1839

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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

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

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