Term Name:	glucosylceramide biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	glucosylceramide anabolism, glucosylceramide biosynthesis, glucosylceramide formation, glucosylceramide synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of glucosylceramides, any compound composed of a ceramide backbone covalently linked to a glucose. The glucose can be further elongated with the sequential addition of various carbohydrate units.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0006679]    QuickGO    AmiGO