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

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

Other common causes of liver dysfunction include alcoholic liver disease, genetics, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. —Devineé Lingo, M.s., Rdn, Health, 9 Sep. 2024

Yet sugar is also problematic, and is associated with higher blood pressure, weight gain, inflammation, diabetes, and fatty liver disease. —Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 8 Aug. 2024

Possible benefits include treating nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, managing schizophrenia, and promoting weight loss. —Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 5 Aug. 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