Definitions for "HCG"
human chorionic gonadotropin. the hormone that is secreted by the placenta early in pregnancy and which inhibits menstrual periods.
human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone from the placenta during pregnancy which prolongs the life of the corpus luteum and hence progesterone production, thus preserving the pregnancy.
HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN. a substance produced by the placenta that maintains the corpus luteum causing it to produce progesterone during pregnancy
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Host-country government [see Hayter, 1997, p.171 for more