Human chorionic gonadotropin hormone, produced in the placenta and responsible for the maintenance of the corpus luteum in the early stages of pregnancy. Its demonstration in blood or urine is the basis for confirming pregnancy.
| Categoría gramatical | Sustantivo |
|---|---|
| Campo | Anatomía, fisiología y embriología |
| Nivel de especialización | Alto |
| Fuente de la definición | instituto Bernabeu |