human chorionic gonadotrophin
Definition
Noun: 1. A hormone produced early in pregnancy by the placenta: Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) is a glycoprotein hormone. Its detection in urine or blood serum forms the scientific basis for many common pregnancy tests.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The presence of human chorionic gonadotrophin confirms the pregnancy.
- A blood test measures the level of human chorionic gonadotrophin.
- Home pregnancy kits work by detecting human chorionic gonadotrophin in urine.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Monitoring: In clinical settings, quantitative measurements of human chorionic gonadotrophin are used to monitor the progression of a pregnancy or to help diagnose potential complications.
- Tumor Marker: In some non-pregnancy contexts, certain tumors can produce human chorionic gonadotrophin, making it a useful tumor marker for specific cancers.
Variants and Related Words
- hCG: This is the standard and most common abbreviation for human chorionic gonadotrophin.
- The doctor reviewed her hCG levels.
- Chorionic gonadotropin: A synonymous term, often used interchangeably.
Synonyms
- Pregnancy hormone: A common informal term referencing its primary association.
- hCG: The standard acronym.
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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