Term Name: | aldosterone biosynthetic process |
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Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of aldosterone, a corticosteroid hormone that is produced by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex and regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0032342] QuickGO AmiGO |