Term Name: | estrogen metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | estrogen metabolism, oestrogen metabolic process, oestrogen metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving estrogens, C18 steroid hormones that can stimulate the development of female sexual characteristics. Also found in plants. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0008210] QuickGO AmiGO |