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

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

Diabetes and metabolic syndrome: These conditions raise the likelihood of developing fatty liver disease and can accelerate fibrosis. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 8 Apr. 2025

Emerging research suggests that the drop in estrogen during menopause could make the liver more vulnerable to fatty liver disease. —Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025

Liver health Both medications show promise in addressing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) by reducing liver fat and improving metabolic markers. —Kailey Asetov, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 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