Term Name: | glycosaminoglycan catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | glycosaminoglycan breakdown, glycosaminoglycan catabolism, glycosaminoglycan degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of glycosaminoglycans, any one of a group of polysaccharides that contain amino sugars. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0006027] QuickGO AmiGO |