lipid catabolic process [GO_0016042]
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of lipids, compounds soluble in an organic solvent but not, or sparingly, in an aqueous solvent.
lipid catabolic process
ID: GO_0016042
Class
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of lipids, compounds soluble in an organic solvent but not, or sparingly, in an aqueous solvent.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| multicellular organismal lipid catabolic process | narrow synonym | |
| multicellular organism lipid catabolic process | narrow synonym | |
| lipid breakdown | exact synonym | |
| lipid catabolism | exact synonym | |
| lipid degradation | exact synonym | |
| lipolysis | exact synonym |
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