Term Name: | estrogen biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | estrogen anabolism, estrogen biosynthesis, estrogen formation, estrogen synthesis, oestrogen biosynthesis, oestrogen biosynthetic process |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of estrogens, C18 steroid hormones that can stimulate the development of female sexual characteristics. Also found in plants. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0006703] QuickGO AmiGO |