Term Name:	cortisol metabolic process
Synonyms:	cortisol metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving cortisol, the steroid hormone 11-beta-17,21-trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione. Cortisol is synthesized from cholesterol in the adrenal gland and controls carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0034650]    QuickGO    AmiGO