Term Name: | serotonin catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | serotonin breakdown, serotonin catabolism, serotonin degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine), a monoamine neurotransmitter occurring in the peripheral and central nervous systems, also having hormonal properties. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0042429] QuickGO AmiGO |