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hla antigen
nounC2
/ˌeɪtʃ.el.ˈeɪ ˈæn.tɪ.dʒən/A protein marker found on the surface of most cells in the body that helps the immune system distinguish the body's own cells from foreign substances.
hla gene
nounLow/Technical
/ˌeɪtʃ.ɛlˈeɪ dʒiːn/A specific type of human gene that codes for proteins on cell surfaces, crucial for immune system recognition.
hla system
nounSpecialized
/ˌeɪtʃ ˌel ˈeɪ ˈsɪstəm/The genetic system controlling human immune response and tissue compatibility.
hmong
nounC2
/hmɒŋ/An ethnic group from East and Southeast Asia, primarily in China, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and the United States.
ho chi minh
nounLow
/ˌhəʊ tʃiː ˈmɪn/The adopted name of the Vietnamese communist revolutionary leader, Nguyễn Sinh Cung (1890–1969), who was Prime Minister (1945–1955) and President (1945–1969) of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam). He is a central figure in modern Vietnamese history.
ho chi minh city
nounB2
/ˌhəʊ tʃiː ˈmɪn ˈsɪti/The largest city in Vietnam, located in the southern part of the country.
ho chi minh trail
nounlow
/ˌhəʊ tʃiː ˈmɪn ˌtreɪl/A historical network of jungle and mountain supply routes, primarily in Laos and Cambodia, used by North Vietnam during the Vietnam War to transport troops and materiel to the Viet Cong in South Vietnam.
ho gauge
nounSpecialized
/ˌeɪtʃ ˈəʊ ˌɡeɪdʒ/A standardized scale for model trains, representing a ratio of 1:87.
ho-dad
nounRare
/ˈhəʊ.dæd/A person who affects the style or attitude of a surfer, skateboarder, or similar subculture without genuine skill, knowledge, or authenticity; a poseur or wannabe.
hoabinhian
nounVery Low
/ˌhəʊəbɪnɪən/Relating to or denoting a prehistoric culture of Southeast Asia during the late Pleistocene and early Holocene periods, characterized by the use of distinctive pebble tools and a hunter-gatherer economy.
hoactzin
nounExtremely Rare
/həʊˈæktsɪn/A tropical South American bird (Opisthocomus hoazin) known for its distinctive smell, blue facial skin, and a diet of leaves.
hoad
nounVery rare / archaic
/həʊd/(dialectal, chiefly UK) A heap; a hillock, especially a conical pile of ore, waste rock, or turf.
hoagie
nounC1
/ˈhəʊɡi/A large sandwich made with a long roll of bread, filled with cold cuts, cheese, vegetables, and condiments.
hoagland
nounVery rare (lexical item); Common (as a proper noun within its specific referential contexts).
/ˈhəʊɡlənd/A proper noun, most commonly a surname.
hoagy
nounLow
/ˈhəʊɡi/A submarine sandwich or large sandwich made on a long roll, typically filled with meats, cheeses, vegetables, and condiments.
hoar
adjectivenounRare
/hɔː/A poetic or archaic term for something that is white, grey, or greyish-white, especially due to age or frost.
hoard
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/hɔːd/A secret store or stockpile of valuable items or money.
hoarding
nounC1
/ˈhɔː.dɪŋ/The practice of accumulating and storing large quantities of something, often excessively and in secret.
hoare
nounC2
/hɔː/A surname, particularly associated with the historical Hoare's Bank or individuals with that name.
hoarfrost
nounC2
/ˈhɔːfrɒst/A deposit of needle-like ice crystals formed on the ground or objects by direct sublimation of water vapour from the air on a cold, clear night.

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