Term Name: | medium-chain fatty acid biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | medium chain fatty acid biosynthesis, medium chain fatty acid biosynthetic process, medium-chain fatty acid anabolism, medium-chain fatty acid biosynthesis, medium-chain fatty acid formation, medium-chain fatty acid synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of a medium-chain fatty acid. A medium-chain fatty acid has an aliphatic tail containing 6 to 12 carbons. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0051792] QuickGO AmiGO |