Synonyms of human chorionic gonadotropin

Noun


1. human chorionic gonadotropin, human chorionic gonadotrophin, HCG, gonadotropin, gonadotrophin, gonadotropic hormone, gonadotrophic hormone

usage: 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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