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Noun: fatty liver
  1. Yellow discolouration as a result of the accumulation of certain fats (triglycerides) in the liver; can be caused by alcoholic cirrhosis, pregnancy or exposure to certain toxins

Derived forms: fatty livers

Type of: liver disease

Encyclopedia: Fatty liver, alcoholic