chorionic gonadotropin

Noun

Meaning

chorionic gonadotropin (plural chorionic gonadotropins)

A hormone secreted by the chorion of the placenta. Its role is to maintain the corpus luteum.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Antibodies raised against human chorionic gonadotropin are used in over the counter pregnancy tests. Source: Internet

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone found in substantial quantities in the urine of pregnant women. Source: Internet

Where no intrauterine pregnancy is seen on ultrasound, measuring β-human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) levels may aid in the diagnosis. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

chorionation chorionic chorionic cord chorionic villus chorionic villus biopsy chorionic villus sampling