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human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
A hormone that is made when a fertilized egg implants in the uterus. hCG is only found in the body during pregnancy. The amount of hCG rapidly builds up in a woman’s body with each passing day she is pregnant. Pregnancy tests work by detecting hCG in either the urine or blood.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Health care
- Category: Women’s health
- Government Agency: Womenshealth.gov
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