fatty degeneration n a process of tissue degeneration marked by the deposition of fat globules in the cells called also steatosis
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deterioration in the health of a tissue due to the deposition of abnormally large amounts of fat in its cells. The accumulation of fat in the liver and heart may seriously impair their functioning. The deposition of fat may be linked with incorrect diet, excessive alcohol consumption, or a shortage of oxygen in the tissues caused by poor circulation or a deficiency of haemoglobin.
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deposit of fat globules in a tissue; an older term for a concept now included in fatty change.Medical dictionary. 2011.