Term Name:	L-serine catabolic process
Synonyms:	L-serine breakdown, L-serine catabolism, L-serine degradation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of L-serine, the L-enantiomer of serine, i.e. (2S)-2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0006565]    QuickGO    AmiGO