human chorionic gonadotropin en · NOUN
Meanings
- (uncountable) A peptide hormone, produced during pregnancy, that prevents the breakdown of the corpus luteum and maintains progesterone production.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCG | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic | |
| hCG | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic |