Term Name:	negative regulation of steroid metabolic process
Synonyms:	down regulation of steroid metabolic process, down-regulation of steroid metabolic process, downregulation of steroid metabolic process, inhibition of steroid metabolic process, negative regulation of steroid metabolism
Definition:	Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of the chemical reactions and pathways involving steroids.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0045939]    QuickGO    AmiGO