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

Symptoms of fatty liver are usually absent but, if present, include mild stomach discomfort or fatigue.17 9. —Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 13 June 2025

Participants on the protein bar regimen also had more significant decreases in blood pressure, waist circumference, and markers of fatty liver. —Sarah Garone, Health, 29 May 2025

Another study focused on fatty liver disease showed more than four out of five patients lost more than 5% of their body weight on Virta Health. —Elizabeth MacBride, CNBC, 10 June 2025

Scientists are studying them for the treatment of heart disease, addiction, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, symptoms of menopause, sleep apnea, and fatty liver disease. —Catherine Arnst, Quartz, 13 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