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relaxin

/rɪˈlæk.sɪn/

Traducción: Hormona peptídica producida principalmente por el cuerpo lúteo durante el embarazo, que relaja los ligamentos de la pelvis y prepara el útero para el parto.

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/rɪˈlæk.sɪn/C1formalmedical
  • esHormona peptídica producida principalmente por el cuerpo lúteo durante el embarazo, que relaja los ligamentos de la pelvis y prepara el útero para el parto.

A hormone secreted by the corpus luteum during the final stages of pregnancy that relaxes the pelvic ligaments and prepares the uterus for labor.

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  1. Pregnancy hormoneC1formalmedical

    A hormone produced by the corpus luteum and placenta during pregnancy that relaxes pelvic ligaments and prepares the uterus for childbirth.

    esRelaxina

    • Relaxin levels increase significantly during the third trimester.
    • The hormone relaxin helps soften the cervix before labor.
    • Doctors monitor relaxin to assess pregnancy progression.