Term Name: | methylmercury catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | methylmercury breakdown, methylmercury catabolism, methylmercury degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of methylmercury (MeHg+), a highly toxic organometal. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0042193] QuickGO AmiGO |