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

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Other research has also shown their promise in treating kidney failure, fatty liver disease, Alzheimer’s disease and obstructive sleep apnea. —Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024 Studies show that low-carbohydrate diets that are higher in fat and protein may help people with certain health conditions, such as fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Oct. 2024 Limit Inflammatory Foods Certain foods promote inflammation in the body, worsening fatty liver disease. —Sarah Jividen, Health, 23 Sep. 2024 Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are both studying their respective drugs as potential treatments for fatty liver disease and chronic kidney disease, among others. —Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fatty liver 

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First Known Use

circa 1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fatty liver was circa 1839

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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

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