fatty liver

/ˌfædi ˌlɪvər/
/ˈfæti ˈlɪvə/
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Other forms: fatty livers

Definitions of fatty liver
  1. noun
    yellow discoloration as a result of the accumulation of certain fats (triglycerides) in the liver; can be caused by alcoholic cirrhosis or pregnancy or exposure to certain toxins
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    type of:
    liver disease
    a disease affecting the liver
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