human chorionic somatomammotropin

synonym: human placental lactogen (hPL)
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11228

Placental hormone that affects maternal metabolism and supports fetal growth by making more glucose and fatty acids available to the fetus.

Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 805 [Terms] [Paper]