human chorionic gonadotropin

noun Biochemistry.

chorionic gonadotropin(def 1). Abbreviation: hCG

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human chorionic gonadotropin

n.

chorionic gonadotropin

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human chorionic gonadotropin

A glycoprotein hormone that is produced by the placenta and maintains the corpus luteum during the first few weeks of pregnancy.

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