the abnormal formation of tiny globules of fat within the cytoplasm of a cell
fatty degeneration in American English
Pathology
the abnormal occurrence of fat particles in tissue
fatty degeneration in American English
noun
Pathology
deterioration of the cells of the body, accompanied by the formation of fat globules within the diseased cells
Word origin
[1875–80]This word is first recorded in the period 1875–80. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Diaspora, cross-fertilization, massage, weekend, weekender