Term: ventricular epicardium hyaluronan biosynthetic process
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Name: ventricular epicardium
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Definition: The external layer of the ventricle bounding the ventricular myocardium. It is formed by a single layer of mesothelial cells supported by a basal lamina, and imbricated with collagen, fibroblasts, and vascular structures in the subepicardial space.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005058]
Name: hyaluronan biosynthetic process
Synonyms: hyaluronan anabolism, hyaluronan biosynthesis, hyaluronan formation, hyaluronan synthesis
Definition: The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of hyaluronan, the naturally occurring anionic form of hyaluronic acid, any member of a group of glycosaminoglycans, the repeat units of which consist of beta-1,4 linked D-glucuronyl-beta-(1,3)-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0030213]    QuickGO    AmiGO