steatoses

/stiːˈɒtəsiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition characterized by abnormal accumulation of fat in a specific organ or tissue, especially the liver or pancreas

“The patient’s biopsy revealed a case of steatoses that was causing her pancreas to malfunction.”

Synonyms

  • lipidosis
  • steatosis

Antonyms

  • lipolysis