Term Name:	taurine catabolic process
Synonyms:	taurine breakdown, taurine catabolism, taurine degradation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid), a sulphur-containing amino acid derivative important in the metabolism of fats.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0019529]    QuickGO    AmiGO