Fatty liver disease is medically known as hepatic steatosis.
Fatty liver disease is a condition wherein fats accumulate in the liver. It may be a result of consuming too much alcohol. This is called alcoholic fatty liver disease (ALD).
The non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) refers to a number of ailments brought on by an accumulation of fat in the liver. It is typically present in overweight or obese people.