Term Name:	estrogen catabolic process
Synonyms:	estrogen breakdown, estrogen catabolism, estrogen degradation, oestrogen catabolic process, oestrogen catabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of estrogens, C18 steroid hormones that can stimulate the development of female sexual characteristics. Also found in plants.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0006711]    QuickGO    AmiGO