Term Name: | ethanolamine catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | ethanolamine breakdown, ethanolamine catabolism, ethanolamine degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of ethanolamine (2-aminoethanol), an important water-soluble base of phospholipid (phosphatidylethanolamine). |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046336] QuickGO AmiGO |