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human chorionic gonadotropin |
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human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG): see gonadotropic hormone gonadotropic hormone (gō'nădətrŏp`ĭk) or gonadotropin, ..... Click the link for more information. . human chorionic gonadotropin [′hyü·mən kȯr·ē′än·ik gō‚nad·ə′trō·pən] (biochemistry) A gonadotropic and luteotropic hormone secreted by the chorionic vesicle. Abbreviated HCG. Also known as chorionic gonadotropin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A reduction in circulating levels of estrogens and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and/or elevated levels of progesterone, androgens, human chorionic gonadotrophin, IGF-1 binding proteins 1 and 3, cortisol, and insulin have been associated with reduced risk. The two new Down syndrome reagents are designed to measure the free beta subunit of human Chorionic Gonadotrophin ("Free hCG[eth]") and Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein A ("PAPP-A"), respectively, in maternal serum, which are important markers of Down syndrome. Breeding was induced by subcutaneous injection of human chorionic gonadotrophin. |
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