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

Chronic liver inflammation is a major risk factor for MASLD (formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or NAFLD). —Md Published, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2026

The lawsuit argues that ultraprocessed foods are linked to diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease and cancer. —NPR, 3 Dec. 2025

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, is a condition in which fat builds up in the liver of people who drink little to no alcohol. —Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025

Using two types of cardiovascular drugs together could help to treat fatty liver disease and reduce the number of severe cases. —Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 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