| human chorionic gonadotropin |
A hormone that increases early in pregnancy. It is produced by the cells of the placenta that attach the baby to the uterus. Its detection is the basis of all pregnancy tests. It is also used as a drug given to the woman to time ovulation. Once this drug, is given the woman predictably ovulates in 36-40 hours.
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| human leukocyte antigen |
These are molecules on the surface of human cells that determine a person's white blood cell type. Ten numbers make up this system. There are two A numbers, two B numbers , two C numbers, two DR numbers and two DQ numbers. One number at each locus (A,B,C, DR and DQ) comes from your mother the other one comes from your father. Couples with infertility and recurrent pregnancy losses share too many DR and DQ HLA factors. They are too compatible. ...
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| humanism |
A term with a variety of meanings, ranging from a study of the humanities (languages, literature, philosophy, history, etc.) to secular humanism (see below).
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| humanism |
Focus on humankind as center of intellectual and artistic endeavor; method of study that emphasized the superiority of classical forms over medieval styles, in particular the study of ancient languages. (p. 524)
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| human chorionic gonadotropin |
The hormone produced by the placenta. This is the hormone pregnancy tests look for.
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