Term Name:	vitamin D catabolic process
Synonyms:	calciferol catabolic process, calciferol catabolism, cholecalciferol biosynthesis, cholecalciferol biosynthetic process, ergocalciferol biosynthesis, ergocalciferol biosynthetic process, vitamin D breakdown, vitamin D catabolism, vitamin D degradation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of vitamin D, any of a group of related, fat-soluble compounds that are derived from delta-5,7 steroids and play a central role in calcium metabolism. Specific forms of vitamin D include calciferol (ergocalciferol; vitamin D2) and cholecalciferol (calciol; vitamin D3).
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0042369]    QuickGO    AmiGO