Term Name:	receptor catabolic process
Synonyms:	receptor breakdown, receptor catabolism, receptor degradation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of a receptor molecule, a macromolecule that undergoes combination with a hormone, neurotransmitter, drug or intracellular messenger to initiate a change in cell function.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0032801]    QuickGO    AmiGO