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

Scientists are studying them for the treatment of heart disease, addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, symptoms of menopause, sleep apnea, and fatty liver disease. —Catherine Arnst, Quartz, 13 May 2025

In short, this microscopic gut-dweller pulled off what many pharmaceuticals have struggled to do: reverse the progression of fatty liver disease. —Discover Magazine, 6 May 2025

Yet another study looked at people with fatty liver disease who took 3,000 mg of turmeric daily for 12 weeks. —Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2025

In bits and pieces, scientists are starting to peel back the effects of metabolic syndrome to see if estrogen depletion is causing fatty liver. —Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 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