Term Name: | cocaine catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | cocaine breakdown, cocaine catabolism, cocaine degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of cocaine, an alkaloid obtained from the dried leaves of the shrub Erythroxylon coca. It is a cerebral stimulant and narcotic. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0050784] QuickGO AmiGO |