| human chorionic gonadotropin |
A hormone of early pregnancy that can be monitored to determine the age and viability of the gestation. This hormone is also used as an injection in ovarian stimulation regimens to cause the final maturation of the oocyte (egg) and its follicle and eventually cause ovulation.
Ãâó: www.ivf-et.com/glossary.htm
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| human menopausal gonadotropin |
A purified extract of LH and FSH, hormones secreted from the pituitary gland which stimulate the ovary. It is a commercial preparation used by injection to facilitate development of multiple follicles.
Ãâó: www.ivf-et.com/glossary.htm
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| human papillomavirus |
A viral skin disease characterized by a soft wart-like growth on the genitals. a
Ãâó: www.mise.org/mise/index.jsp
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| human papilloma virus |
Wart virus. Viruses that cause benign tumors of the skin and mucous membranes. Some types of HPV are transmitted particularly by sexual intercourse and are held responsible for the development of cervical cancer.
Ãâó: www.climodien.com/glossary/glossar.htm
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| Human Genome Project |
a worldwide project aimed at deciphering all the three billion bases of the human genome, including mapping and sequencing every gene. This information will help to more rapidly identify genes causing diseases in humans.
Ãâó: www.exploratorium.edu/genepool/glossary.html
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