A hormone produced in the placenta that is responsible for maintaining the corpus luteum in the early stages of pregnancy. Its detection in the blood or urine is the basis for confirming pregna
| Grammatical category | Noun |
|---|---|
| Field | Anatomy, physiology and embryology |
| Level of specialization | High |
| Definition source | instituto Bernabeu |
| Gender relationship | Yes, woman |
| Specific to one sex | Yes |
| Prevalence | Woman |