Term Name:	lignin biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	lignin anabolism, lignin biosynthesis, lignin formation, lignin synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of lignins, a class of polymers formed by the dehydrogenetive radical polymerization of various phenylpropanoid monomers.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0009809]    QuickGO    AmiGO