Term Name:	pteridine-containing compound catabolic process
Synonyms:	pteridine and derivative catabolic process, pteridine and derivative catabolism, pteridine-containing compound breakdown, pteridine-containing compound catabolism, pteridine-containing compound degradation, pterin catabolic process, pterin catabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of any compound containing pteridine (pyrazino(2,3-dipyrimidine)), e.g. pteroic acid, xanthopterin and folic acid.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0042560]    QuickGO    AmiGO