Est-ce que is the inversion of c'est que, literally, it is that.. That's why a hyphen is required between est and ce: c'est = ce + est which are inverted to est-ce. For the variations qu'est-ce qui and qui est-ce qui, see my lesson on interrogative pronouns. More. Asking questions in French. French interrogatives. Expressions with Ãªtre. Most common French phrases. Article.
This page is about the meanings of the acronym/abbreviation/shorthand IUP in the field in general and in the Medical terminology in particular. intrauterine pregnancy.
The abbreviation stands for human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone associated with pregnancy. After conception, the placenta produces hCG, which in turn prompts the release of estrogen and progesterone, more hormones needed to sustain pregnancy. hCG is excreted in urine, so pee-on-a-stick tests are designed to detect its presence. If any is sensed, you'll get a positive result.