Term Name:	glucocorticoid biosynthetic process
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