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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The abnormal retention of triglycerides within the vacuoles of the liver. uncountable
2. 2
   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 wordnet
3. 3
   An individual liver of this kind. countable

Synonyms

All synonyms

flhepatic steatosishepatosteatosissteatohepatosis