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fatty liver

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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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Why the men develop fatty liver disease is a mystery.
This scenario explains the typical dyslipidemia observed in patients with HIV-associated lipodystrophy, as well as their tendency to develop fatty liver, fatty muscle, and insulin resistance.
The liver enzyme aspartate aminotransferase, an indicator of fatty liver disease, was detected in the blood samples of 42% of obese males tested and just 3% of males of 'normal weight'.
 
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