Preferred Term:
fatty liver
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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- non-alcoholic fatty liver
- non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- liver steatosis
- alcoholic fatty liver
- hepatic steatosis
- alcoholic steatohepatitis
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/39620
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