Term Name: | estrogen catabolic process |
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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. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0006711] QuickGO AmiGO |