Term Name: | glucocorticoid metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | glucocorticoid metabolism, glucocorticosteroid metabolic process, glucocorticosteroid metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving glucocorticoids, hormonal C21 corticosteroids synthesized from cholesterol. Glucocorticoids act primarily on carbohydrate and protein metabolism, and have anti-inflammatory effects. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0008211] QuickGO AmiGO |