| human chorionic gonadotropin |
A hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy that triggers the release of estrogen and progesterone. Excreted in urine, hCG is used in testing to detect pregnancy.
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| human chorionic gonadotropin |
hormone produced by the placenta during early pregnancy.
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| human herpesvirus 6 |
A virus of the herpesvirus beta-subfamily, discovered in 1985, that infects more than 95% of people by the age of 2 years. It has been causally associated with roseola, mononucleosis-like illness, inflammation of lymph glands. There is also suggestive evidence for a role in multiple sclerosis.
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| human chorionic gonadotropin |
A hormone that increases early in pregnancy. This hormone is produced by the placental tissue. Its detection is the basis of pregnancy tests. It can also be used as an LH substitute to trigger ovulation in conjunction with clomiphene or gonadotropin therapy. The US trade names are APL? Pregnyl? and Profas?
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| human immunodeficiency virus |
A retrovirus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), a disease that destroys the body's ability to protect itself from infection and disease. It is transmitted by the exchange of bodily fluids or blood transfusions.
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