Steatosis. Liver steatosis is an accumulation of fat in the liver, making a 'fatty liver'. It corresponds to the accumulation of lipids (triglycerides) in the liver cells (hepatocytes) and may complicate alcoholic intoxication or metabolic disorders such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and dyslipemia.teatosis. Liver steatosis is an accumulation of fat in the liver, making a 'fatty liver'. It corresponds to the accumulation of lipids (triglycerides) in the liver cells (hepatocytes) and may complicate alcoholic intoxication or metabolic disorders such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and dyslipemia.
According to the Elmhurst College, the body stores lipids in cells through special types of connective tissue called adipose tissue or depot fat. Adipose tissue cells contain fat globules of... According to the Elmhurst College, the body stores lipids in cells through special types of connective tissue called adipose tissue or depot fat.
Lipids are an important part of living cells. Together with carbohydrates and proteins, lipids are the main constituents of plant and animal cells. Cholesterol and triglycerides are lipids. Lipids are easily stored in the body. They serve as a source of fuel and are an important constituent of the structure of cells. Lipids include fatty acids, neutral fats, waxes and steroids (like cortisone).