Term Name:	cellular response to cortisol stimulus
Synonyms:	cellular response to hydrocortisone stimulus
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 cortisol stimulus. Cortisol is the major natural glucocorticoid synthesized in the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex; it affects the metabolism of glucose, protein, and fats and has appreciable mineralocorticoid activity. It also regulates the immune system and affects many other functions.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0071387]    QuickGO    AmiGO