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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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For NSGCTs, tumor markers may be followed; when tumor markers such as human chorionic gonadotropin or alpha-fetoprotein remain elevated, salvage chemotherapy is indicated. The results of swab tests, urinalysis and other procedures are analyzed to measure a veritable alphabet soup of medical conditions: alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), and unconjugated estriol (uE3). The puncture was performed 36 hr after an ovulatory trigger with 10,000 IU human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) intramuscularly. |
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