Description

Placental Lactogen is a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy. It plays a crucial role in regulating maternal metabolism and fetal growth by modifying the mother's insulin sensitivity and promoting nutrient availability.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may encounter variations like 'lactógeno placentario' or 'hormona lactogénica', which are less formal. It is important to maintain the clinical terminology 'Lactógeno Placentario Humano' in formal contexts to avoid confusion with other hormones.

Example Sentences

EN: Placental Lactogen levels increase significantly during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.

ES: Los niveles de Lactógeno Placentario Humano aumentan significativamente durante el segundo y tercer trimestre del embarazo.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'Lactógeno Placentario Humano' with 'prolactina'; mispronouncing 'lactógeno' as 'lactógeno'; mixing up with terms related to other pregnancy hormones.