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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Diabetes and metabolic syndrome: These conditions raise the likelihood of developing fatty liver disease and can accelerate fibrosis.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
Emerging research suggests that the drop in estrogen during menopause could make the liver more vulnerable to fatty liver disease.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Liver health Both medications show promise in addressing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) by reducing liver fat and improving metabolic markers.
—Kailey Asetov, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Derek Barnett, 55, was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease 10 years ago, according to a report from SWNS.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
Emerging research suggests that the drop in estrogen during menopause could make the liver more vulnerable to fatty liver disease.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Liver health Both medications show promise in addressing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) by reducing liver fat and improving metabolic markers.
—Kailey Asetov, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Derek Barnett, 55, was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease 10 years ago, according to a report from SWNS.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Fatty liver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fatty%20liver. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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