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human chorionic gonadotropin

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noun Biochemistry.
  1. chorionic gonadotropin(def 1). Abbreviation: hCG
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human chorionic gonadotropin

n.
  1. chorionic gonadotropin
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human chorionic gonadotropin

  1. 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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