A hormone produced by the placenta after implantation.
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In molecular biology, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced by the syncytiotrophoblast, a portion of the placenta, following implantation. Some cancerous tumors produce this hormone; therefore, elevated levels measured when the patient is not pregnant can lead to a cancer diagnosis. However, it is not known whether this producti...
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(from the article `cryptorchidism`) Gonadotropin and surgical therapy are the primary treatments. Human chorionic gonadotropin can help evoke maturation of the external genitals, and, ... ...through which contact between mother and fetus is maintained). The hormonal activity of the placenta varies with the species; in man, for example, ...
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A human hormone made by chorionic cells (in the foetal part of the placenta), hcg is directed at the gonads and stimulates them. Hcg becomes detectable (by immunologic means) within days of fertilization and forms the foundation of the common pregnancy tests. The level of hcg in maternal serum also enters as one component in the double and the trip...
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(HCG, hCG) Type: Term See: chorionic gonadotropin
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Human chorionic gonadotropin: (hCG) A human hormone made by chorionic cells in the fetal part of the placenta. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is directed at the gonads and stimulates them. Hence, the name 'gonadotropin.' The presence of hCG is detectable by immunologic means within days of fertilization and forms the foundation of the common pr...
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hCG. It is also called the 'pregnancy hormone'. It is secreted by the placenta and is measured by pregnancy tests. hCG promotes the maintenance of the corpus luteum and causes it to secrete the hormone progesterone. Progesterone enriches the uterus with a thick lining of blood vessels and capillaries so that it can sustain the growing fetus. Due .....
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n] - hormone produced early in pregnancy by the placenta
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(hCG) The hormone produced in early pregnancy, released by the placenta after implantation, that keeps the corpus luteum producing estradiol and progesterone and thus prevent menstruation.
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A hormone produced by the embryo and thought to be related to nausea in early pregnancy
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(HCG) HCG is a hormone produced during pregnancy by the cells that form the placenta. Levels can first be detected by a blood test about 11 days after conception. In general, after a successful embryo transfer, HCG levels will double every 72 hours.
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(hCG) a hormone produced by the placenta.
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a hormone produced by the placenta about 10 days after fertilization.
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(hCG) A hormone produced during pregnancy. Excreted in urine, hCG is used in testing to detect pregnancy.
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