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HCG

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HCG
abbr.
human chorionic gonadotropin

HCG
abbreviation for
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) human chorionic gonadotrophin See gonadotrophin
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Noun1.HCG - hormone produced early in pregnancy by the placenta; detection in the urine and serum is the basis for one kind of pregnancy test
gonadotrophic hormone, gonadotrophin, gonadotropic hormone, gonadotropin - hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity


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The ratio of HCG episode rates for the real WTU group compared to the sham WTU group was 0.
For women with low levels of the pregnancy hormone known as HCG - meaning that the pregnancy is not far along - methotrexate treatment can be very successful at terminating the tubal pregnancy, according to a new study presented at the meeting.
Frank O'Donnell, BDSI's Chairman, has converted all of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock of BDSI held by HCG into BDSI common stock at a value of $4.
 
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