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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For example, both fatty liver disease and primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), an autoimmune disease that affects the bile ducts in the liver, often cause extreme fatigue.
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Brittany Risher, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
Rather than a one-to-one version of foie gras—the fatty liver of ducks and geese—the new creation is sourced from Japanese quail, giving it a subtle gamey flavor.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
Liver Disease Probiotics may offer a promising way to support liver health, particularly in conditions like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), cirrhosis, and alcoholic hepatitis.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
Both Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are studying their weight loss medicines as treatments for fatty liver disease, chronic kidney disease, sleep apnea and more.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Brittany Risher, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
Rather than a one-to-one version of foie gras—the fatty liver of ducks and geese—the new creation is sourced from Japanese quail, giving it a subtle gamey flavor.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024
Liver Disease Probiotics may offer a promising way to support liver health, particularly in conditions like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), cirrhosis, and alcoholic hepatitis.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
Both Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are studying their weight loss medicines as treatments for fatty liver disease, chronic kidney disease, sleep apnea and more.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Fatty liver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fatty%20liver. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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