Term Name: | pigment catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | pigment breakdown, pigment catabolism, pigment degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of a pigment, any general or particular coloring matter in living organisms, e.g. melanin. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046149] QuickGO AmiGO |