Term Name: | oxylipin biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | oxylipin anabolism, oxylipin biosynthesis, oxylipin formation, oxylipin synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of any oxylipin, any of a group of biologically active compounds formed by oxidative metabolism of polyunsaturated fatty acids. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0031408] QuickGO AmiGO |