human chorionic gonadotropin

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human chorionic gonadotropin Meaning of "human chorionic gonadotropin"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) hormone produced early in pregnancy by the placenta; detection in the urine and serum is the basis for one kind of pregnancy test

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human chorionic gonadotrophin

Usage(s):

  • A woman whose ovaries do not release their eggs properly, for example, might be given human chorionic gonadotropin, which triggers ovulation.
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