human_chorionic_gonadotrophin | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology,anatomy,obstetrics,biochemistry) hormone produced early in pregnancy by the placenta; detection in the urine and serum is the basis for one kind of pregnancy test | |
Synonyms: | human_chorionic_gonadotropin hcg | |
Related terms: | gonadotropin | |
Similar spelling: |
human_chorionic_gonadotropin |