Term Name:	diol catabolic process
Synonyms:	dihydric alcohol catabolic process, diol breakdown, diol catabolism, diol degradation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of a diol, any alcohol containing two hydroxyl groups attached to saturated carbon atoms.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0034313]    QuickGO    AmiGO