Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

negative regulation of behavior

Term ID
GO:0048521
Synonyms
  • down regulation of behavior
  • down-regulation of behavior
  • downregulation of behavior
  • inhibition of behavior
Definition
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of behavior, the internally coordinated responses (actions or inactions) of whole living organisms (individuals or groups) to internal or external stimuli.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
is a type of
has subtype
negatively regulates
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes