Term Name:	estrogen biosynthetic process
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