Term Name: | androgen biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | androgen anabolism, androgen biosynthesis, androgen formation, androgen synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of androgens, C19 steroid hormones that can stimulate the development of male sexual characteristics. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0006702] QuickGO AmiGO |