Term Name: | glucocorticoid biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | glucocorticoid anabolism, glucocorticoid biosynthesis, glucocorticoid formation, glucocorticoid synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of glucocorticoids, hormonal C21 corticosteroids synthesized from cholesterol. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0006704] QuickGO AmiGO |