Term Name:	selenocysteine catabolic process
Synonyms:	selenocysteine breakdown, selenocysteine catabolism, selenocysteine degradation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of selenocysteine, an essential component of glutathione peroxidase and some other proteins.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0016261]    QuickGO    AmiGO