HCG
Definition
- Noun:
- Human Chorionic Gonadotropin: A hormone produced by the placenta shortly after a fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining. Its detection in urine or blood is the basis for most pregnancy tests.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor ordered a blood test to measure her hCG levels.
- Home pregnancy tests work by detecting hCG in the urine.
- A rapid rise in hCG is typical in early pregnancy.
Advanced Usage
- Quantitative hCG test: A blood test that measures the exact amount of hCG hormone present. This is used to confirm pregnancy, estimate the duration of the pregnancy, and help diagnose potential problems like an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage.
- Her quantitative hCG test showed a level consistent with a six-week pregnancy.
- hCG levels: Refers to the concentration of the hormone measured in milli-international units per milliliter (mIU/mL).
- The doctor is monitoring her hCG levels to ensure they are doubling appropriately.
Variants and Related Words
- Beta-hCG (β-hCG): A specific component of the hCG hormone that is measured in blood tests. The terms "hCG" and "beta-hCG" are often used interchangeably in a medical context.
- Chorionic Gonadotropin: The full technical name for hCG.
Synonyms
- Pregnancy hormone: A common informal term for hCG.
Noun
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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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