Term Name: cellular response to glucocorticoid stimulus
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Definition: Any process that results in a change in state or activity of a cell (in terms of movement, secretion, enzyme production, gene expression, etc.) as a result of a glucocorticoid stimulus. Glucocorticoids are hormonal C21 corticosteroids synthesized from cholesterol with the ability to bind with the cortisol receptor and trigger similar effects. Glucocorticoids act primarily on carbohydrate and protein metabolism, and have anti-inflammatory effects.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0071385]    QuickGO    AmiGO

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is a type of: cellular response to corticosteroid stimulus response to glucocorticoid
has subtype: cellular response to corticosterone stimulus cellular response to cortisol stimulus cellular response to cortisone stimulus cellular response to dexamethasone stimulus