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

Excess consumption is linked with liver issues like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), since it’s primarily metabolized by the liver. —Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 17 July 2024

The terms pre-diabetes, fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome were thrown around. —Tim Carman, Washington Post, 16 July 2024

Over time, these small inflammatory events add up to problems such as fatty liver, which is on the rise, affecting 1 in 5 Americans. —Trisha Pasricha, Washington Post, 1 July 2024

According to the coroner investigating the singer's death, Michael had been suffering from dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver. —Todd Gold, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1839, in the meaning defined above

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