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