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human chorionic somatomammotropin (HCS), a hormone produced by the syncytiotrophoblast during pregnancy. It regulates carbohydrate and protein metabolism of the mother to ensure delivery to the fetus of glucose for energy and protein for fetal growth. HCS, an insulin antagonist, also may have a diabetogenic effect in the mother, who therefore may have an increased blood glucose level. Also called chorionic growth hormone-prolactin, placental lactogen. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| This Navy-wide HCS effort will allow us to recapitalize our workforce in order to provide the right skills at the right time to accomplish the right work. Since 1969, HCS has been dedicated to healthcare information technology. In 1970, 150,000 schoolchildren nationwide were diagnosed with HCS and put on Ritalin or amphetamines. |
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