Term Name: | thyroid hormone catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | thyroid hormone breakdown, thyroid hormone catabolism, thyroid hormone degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of any of the compounds secreted by the thyroid gland, largely thyroxine and triiodothyronine. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0042404] QuickGO AmiGO |