Term Name: | dopamine catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | dopamine breakdown, dopamine catabolism, dopamine degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of dopamine, a catecholamine neurotransmitter and a metabolic precursor of noradrenaline and adrenaline. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0042420] QuickGO AmiGO |