Term Name:	mineralocorticoid metabolic process
Synonyms:	mineralocorticoid metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving mineralocorticoids, hormonal C21 corticosteroids synthesized from cholesterol. Mineralocorticoids act primarily on water and electrolyte balance.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0008212]    QuickGO    AmiGO