Term Name: | glucocorticoid catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | glucocorticoid breakdown, glucocorticoid catabolism, glucocorticoid degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of glucocorticoids, hormonal C21 corticosteroids synthesized from cholesterol. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0006713] QuickGO AmiGO |