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 this week’s episode of Leadership Next, Koller explains how her company is already on the cusp of potentially transformative new treatments for fatty liver disease and ALS. —Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 July 2025

Your May Have a Lower Risk of Fatty Liver High cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) is a risk factor for fatty liver disease. —Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 24 June 2025

This condition is formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). —Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 24 May 2025

Research shows they may be linked to a number of health issues like childhood obesity, diabetes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, cardiovascular disease and depression in women. —Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 22 May 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