Glossary Terms

HBA1C: Glycosylated (or glycated) hemoglobin (hemoglobin A1c, Hb1c , HbA1c or HbA1c) is a form of hemoglobin used primarily to identify the average plasmaglucose concentration over prolonged periods of time. Its name is sometimes abbreviated to A1C. It is formed in a non-enzymatic pathway by hemoglobin’s normal exposure to high plasma levels of glucose.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG): A hormone excreted during the development of an embryo or fetus.

Hirsuitism: Excessive growth of facial or body hair in women is called hirsutism.

Homeostasis is a process in which the body’s internal environment is kept stable.

Homocysteine: Homocysteine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in blood plasma. High levels of homocysteine in the blood are believed to increase the chance of heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and osteoporosis.

Hormone: A chemical substance produced in the body which has a specific regulatory effect on the activity of certain cells or a certain organ or organs.