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

One animal study looked at the effects of kombucha on liver damage caused by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in mice. —Mikayla Morell, Health, 13 Apr. 2026

Yet another study looked at people with fatty liver disease who took 3,000 mg of turmeric daily for 12 weeks. —Patricia Weiser, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026

These conditions can lead to chronic illness, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026

Type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, hypertension, abnormal lipids, fatty liver, heart attacks, stroke, heart failure. —Sarah Koch, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026

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