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fatty liver
(redirected from Hepatic steatosis)

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Noun1.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
liver disease - a disease affecting the liver


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Hepatic steatosis, as determined by computed tomography, also improved significantly.
4,5) Hepatic steatosis, obesity and diabetes have also been recognised to play a role in disease progression.
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