Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

estrogen catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0006711
Synonyms
  • estrogen breakdown
  • estrogen catabolism
  • estrogen degradation
  • oestrogen catabolic process
  • oestrogen catabolism
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of estrogens, C18 steroid hormones that can stimulate the development of female sexual characteristics. Also found in plants. 0198506732
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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