Term Name: | medium-chain fatty acid catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | medium chain fatty acid catabolic process, medium chain fatty acid catabolism, medium-chain fatty acid breakdown, medium-chain fatty acid catabolism, medium-chain fatty acid degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of a medium-chain fatty acid. A medium-chain fatty acid has an aliphatic tail containing 6 to 12 carbons. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0051793] QuickGO AmiGO |