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Fatty Liver
see synonyms of fatty liverNoun
1. fatty liver
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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Fatty Liver
see synonyms of fatty livern.
A condition characterized by the presence of excess fat in the liver, typically defined by accumulations of fat amounting to 5 to 10 percent of the weight of the liver. Untreated, it can lead to cirrhosis and liver failure. Also called hepatic steatosis.
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