Fatty Liver

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Lipid infiltration of the hepatic parenchymal cells resulting in a yellow-colored liver. The abnormal lipid accumulation is usually in the form of triglycerides, either as a single large droplet or multiple small droplets. Fatty liver is caused by an imbalance in the metabolism of fatty acids.

Synonyms:

Liver Steatosis
Liver, Fatty
Steatosis, Liver

Broader Topics:

Liver Diseases

Narrower Topics:

Fatty Liver, Alcoholic
Reye Syndrome

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