ExpertGlossary terms starting with H

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  1. HSC markers Cell-surface molecules that are used to identify hematopoietic stem cells.
  2. HSDB High Speed Data Bus ( TelComm /Computer term).
  3. HSFB High Speed Fleet Broadcast (Navy term).
  4. HSI Human Systems Integration.
  5. HSIL A precancerous condition in which the cells of the uterine cervix are moderately or severely abnormal.
  6. HSM (Hierarchical Storage Management) software that automatically migrates unreferenced data sets from expensive, high-speed storage media, such as DASD, to progressively cheaper, less…
  7. HSP One of a group of proteins that help protect cells from stresses such as heat, cold, and low amounts of oxygen or glucose (sugar).
  8. HSV Huntsville, Alabama.
  9. HTCIA High Technology Crime Investigation Association.
  10. HTI Horizontal Technology Initiative.
  11. HTICIA High Technology Crime Investigation Association.
  12. HTK Hit-to-Kill.
  13. HTLV-1 A type of virus that infects T cells (a type of white blood cell) and can cause leukemia and lymphoma.
  14. HTMIAC High Temperature Materials Information Analysis Center.
  15. HTML Hypertext Markup Language.
  16. HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) The tag-based ASCII language used to create pages on the Web.
  17. HTML Source The raw, unrendered programming code. It can be accessed in Internet Explorer by going to the "View" menu then selecting "Source".
  18. HTPB Hydroxy -Terminated Poly Butadiene.
  19. HTS (1) High Temperature Super-conducting. (2) Hawaii Tracking Station.
  20. HTSA Host Tenant Support Agreement.
  21. HTSS Hardened- sub-miniature Telemetry and Sensor System.
  22. HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol.
  23. HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) The underlying protocol used by the World Wide Web. HTTP defines how messages are formatted and transmitted, and what actions Web servers and browsers…
  24. HTTP 301 Status Code Definition The 301 status code means the URI requested has Moved Permanently and has been assigned a new URI. Any future requests should use one of the returned URIs.
  25. HTTP 302 Status Code Definition The 302 status code means that the document requested is Found however temporarily resides under a different URL.
  26. HTTP 400 Status Code Definition The 400 status code means a Bad Request stating that the server is not able to understand the document request due to a malformed syntax.
  27. HTTP 401 Status Code Definition The 401 status code means Unauthorized. This server requests user authentication prior to fulfilling the document request.
  28. HTTP 403 Status Code Definition The 403 status code means Forbidden. The server understood the request, however is refusing to fulfill it.
  29. HTTP 404 Status Code Definition The response error message 404 represents a document Not Found. This means that the client was able to communicate with the server, however could not find…
  30. HTTP 410 Status Code Definition Similar to a 404 Not Found error message, the 410 status code states that the requested document is intentionally gone, is no longer available and there…
  31. HTTP 500 Status Code Definition The 500 status code error message states that there was an internal server error which has prevented the document from being fulfilled.
  32. HTTP 501 Status Code Definition The 501 status code message is displayed when the server does not recognize the document request method.
  33. HTTP Hypertext Markup Language HTTP stands for hypertext markup language and is the main markup language for creation of web pages.
  34. HTTPS HTTP layered over the SSL protocol.
  35. HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure sockets) Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure sockets (HTTPS) is a protocol for transmission of encrypted hypertext over Secure Sockets Layer.
  36. hu14.18-interleukin-2 fusion protein An anticancer drug in which hu14.18, a monoclonal antibody, is combined with interleukin-2.
  37. Hu3S193 A monoclonal antibody that is being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer.
  38. HuAFP31 A monoclonal antibody being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer.
  39. Huang Lian A Chinese herb that has been used as a treatment for a variety of medical problems. It is being studied as an anticancer drug.
  40. Hub A network device that connects multiple computers/peripherals together and allows them to share data.
  41. Hub Height The height above the ground that a horizontal axis wind turbine's hub is located.
  42. Hub Transport server role An Exchange Server 2007 server role that provides routing within a single organizational network by using the Active Directory directory service site.
  43. Hubble's Law The redshift in light coming from distant galaxies is proportional to their distance from earth.
  44. hubris Excessive pride, the sort of thing Zeus zaps you for. Also the quality that makes you write (and maintain) programs that other people won't want to say…
  45. Hubs Topical hubs are sites which link to well trusted within their topical community.
  46. huC242-DM4 A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. It is made by linking the monoclonal antibody huC242 to a toxic substance called…
  47. HUD See: Housing and Urban Development.
  48. HUD-1 Settlement Statement A final listing of the costs of the mortgage transaction. It provides the sales price and down payment, as well as the total settlement costs required…
  49. HUD-1 Uniform Settlement Statement Standard form used to disclose costs at closing. All charges imposed in the transaction, including mortgage broker fees, must be disclosed separately.
  50. HUD1 Statement Also known as the "settlement sheet," or "closing statement" it itemizes all closing costs; must be given to the borrower at or before closing.
  51. Huffman coding A coding technique used to compact data by representing the more common events with short codes and the less common events with longer codes.
  52. HuHMFG1 A monoclonal antibody that binds to the protein MUC1, which is found on breast, ovarian, pancreatic, gastric, and colon cancer cells.
  53. HuLuc63 A monoclonal antibody being studied in the treatment of advanced multiple myeloma.
  54. human artificial chromosome (Abbreviation: HAC). Analogous to yeast artificial chromosome, a construct comprising a human centromere and telomeres, which would allow for the cloning…
  55. Human artificial chromosome (HAC) A vector used to transfer or express large fragments of human DNA. HACs behave and are constructed like human chromosomes. See also chromosome, vector
  56. human corticotropin-releasing factor A substance being studied in the treatment of brain cancer. It is made naturally by the hypothalamus (a part of the brain) and can also be made in the…
  57. Human embryonic stem cell A stem cell that is derived from the inner cell mass of a blastocyst and can differentiate into several tissue types in a dish.
  58. Human embryonic stem cell (hESC) A type of pluripotent stem cell derived from the inner cell mass (ICM) of the blastocyst.
  59. Human environment Natural and physical environment and the relationship of people with that environment, including all combinations of physical, biological, cultural…
  60. human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HYOO-mun eh-pih-DER-mul grohth FAK-ter reh-SEP-ter ...) A protein involved in normal cell growth. It is found in high levels on some breast cancer cells.
  61. Human Error Lack of or reluctance to use proper diabetes education techniques by person with diabetes or other individual assisting in self-management and treatment…
  62. Human Factors A body of scientific facts about human characteristics. The term covers all biomedical and psychosocial considerations; it includes, but is not limited…
  63. Human Factors Engineering The design of man-made devices, systems, and environments to enhance their use by people. Also called human engineering, human factors, and ergonomics. 130
  64. Human gene therapy See: gene therapy
  65. Human Genome Initiative Collective name for several projects begun in 1986 by DOE to create an ordered set of DNA segments from known chromosomal locations, develop new…
  66. Human Genome Project An international research project to map each human gene and to completely sequence human DNA. See also gene, mapping
  67. Human Genome Project (HGP) Formerly titled Human Genome Initiative. See also: Human Genome Initiative
  68. human growth hormone (Abbreviation: hGH). See: growth hormone.
  69. Human growth hormone (HGH, somatotrophin) A protein produced in the pituitary gland that stimulates the liver to produce somatomedins, which stimulate growth of bone and muscle.
  70. human herpesvirus 8 (HYOO-mun HER-peez-VY-rus...) A type of herpesvirus that may cause Kaposi sarcoma (a rare cancer that can cause skin lesions) and a type of lymphoma…
  71. human immunodeficiency virus (HYOO-mun ih-MYOO-noh-dih-FIH-shun-see VY-rus) The cause of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Also called HIV.
  72. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Disease Any signs, symptoms, or other adverse health effects due to the human immunodeficiency virus.
  73. human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) AIDS was first reported in 1981 in the United States and has since become a major epidemic, killing nearly 12 million people and infecting more than 30…
  74. Human Intelligence (HUMINT) A category of intelligence derived from information collected and provided by human sources.
  75. human leukocyte antigen (HYOO-mun LOO-koh-SITE AN-tih-jen) One of a group of proteins found on the surface of white blood cells and other cells that play an important part in the…
  76. Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) A distinguishing series of proteins that exist on the surface of every white blood cell to help the cells discriminate between "friendly" cells and…
  77. human lymphocyte antigen (HYOO-mun LIM-foh-site AN-tih-jen) One of a group of proteins found on the surface of white blood cells and other cells that play an important part in the…
  78. human papillomavirus (HYOO-mun PA-pih-LOH-muh-VY-rus) A member of a family of viruses that can cause abnormal tissue growth (for example, genital warts) and other changes to…
  79. human papillomavirus vaccine (HYOO-mun PA-pih-LOH-muh-VY-rus vak-SEEN) A vaccine being studied in the prevention of human papillomavirus infection and cervical cancer.
  80. Human Systems Integration The human considerations (human factors engineering, manpower, personnel, training, and safety and health hazards) that are integrated into the design…
  81. human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HYOO-mun TEE-sel loo-KEE-mee-uh VY-rus...) A type of virus that infects T cells (a type of white blood cell) and can cause leukemia and lymphoma.
  82. human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HYOO-mun TEE-sel LIM-foh-TROH-pik VY-rus...) A type of virus that infects T cells (a type of white blood cell) and can cause leukemia and lymphoma.
  83. Human-computer interface The boundary across which physical interaction between a human being and the application platform takes place [POSIX.0].
  84. Human-in-Control Human-in-Control provides for the positive control of automated system processes.
  85. human-leukocyte-antigen system (Abbreviation: HLA). See: major histocompatibility antigens.
  86. human-machine interface (HMI) Human-machine interface between user and terminal/system that consists of a physical section (electro-acoustic, electro-optic transducer, keys, etc.
  87. humanized monoclonal antibody (HYOO-muh-nized MAH-noh-KLOH-nul AN-tee-BAH-dee) A type of antibody made in the laboratory by combining a human antibody with a small part of a mouse or…
  88. HuMax-CD20 A monoclonal antibody being studied in the treatment of certain types of B-cell cancers including chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and follicular…
  89. Humidifier (hyoo-MID-ih-fye-er) A machine that puts moisture in the air.
  90. Humidity A measure of the moisture content of air; may be expressed as absolute, mixing ratio, saturation deficit, relative, or specific.
  91. Humidity Recovery The change in relative humidity over a given period of time; generally between late evening and sunrise.
  92. HUMINT Human Intelligence.
  93. Hummock A hillock of broken ice which has been forced upward by pressure.
  94. Hummocked Ice Ice piled haphazardly one piece over another to form an uneven surface.
  95. humoral immune response See: antibody-mediated immune response.
  96. hump An underwater island that generally rises gradually. Humps can often hold fish.
  97. Humus Decayed organic matter. A dark fluffy swamp soil composed chiefly of decayed vegetation.
  98. hundred call-seconds (CCS) See call-second.
  99. Hung jury A jury whose members cannot agree upon a verdict.
  100. hunt group A group of servers that are assigned one phone number. Clients dial the one phone number and connect to any available server.