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humacao
nounVery Low
/ˌhuːməˈkaʊ/A proper noun referring primarily to a city and municipality on the east coast of Puerto Rico.
human
adjectivenounHigh
/ˈhjuːmən/A member of the species Homo sapiens, characterized by advanced mental development, language, and culture.
human being
nounB2
/ˌhjuː.mən ˈbiː.ɪŋ/A person; a man, woman, or child of the species Homo sapiens, characterized by advanced mental development, the capacity for speech and abstract reasoning, and an upright posture.
human body
nounB1
/ˌhjuː.mən ˈbɒd.i/The entire physical structure of a person, including all organs, limbs, and tissues.
human capital
nounC1
/ˌhjuːmən ˈkæpɪtl/The skills, knowledge, experience, creativity, and health of people in a workforce or organization, viewed as a valuable economic asset or resource.
human chorionic gonadotropin
nounRare/Technical
/ˌhjuːmən ˌkɔːriˌɒnɪk ˌɡəʊnədəʊˈtrəʊpɪn/A hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy, commonly detected in pregnancy tests.
human comedy, the
nounLow (primarily literary/cultural reference)
/ðə ˌhjuː.mən ˈkɒm.ə.di/The complete spectacle of human life with all its absurdities, contradictions, follies, and vices, viewed as an ongoing, often humorous or ironic, dramatic performance.
human ecology
nounC2
/ˌhjuːmən iˈkɒlədʒi/The study of the relationship between humans and their natural, social, and built environments.
human embryonic stem cell
nounLow
/ˌhjuː.mən ˌem.briˈɒn.ɪk stem sel/A pluripotent stem cell derived from the inner cell mass of a human blastocyst (early-stage embryo), capable of differentiating into any cell type of the human body.
human fertilization and embryology authority
nounLow
/ˌhjuː.mən ˌfɜː.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən ənd ˌem.briˈɒl.ə.dʒi ɔːˈθɒr.ə.ti/The UK's independent regulator overseeing fertility treatment and embryo research.
human genome project
nounC2
/ˌhjuːmən ˈdʒiːnəʊm ˈprɒdʒekt/An international, collaborative scientific research project with the primary goal of determining the sequence of nucleotide base pairs that make up human DNA, and of identifying, mapping, and sequencing all the genes of the human genome.
human geography
nounC2
/ˌhjuːmən dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/A branch of geography focused on the spatial relationships between human communities, cultures, economies, and their interactions with the environment.
human growth hormone
nounC1-C2
/ˌhjuː.mən ˌɡrəʊθ ˈhɔː.məʊn/A peptide hormone naturally produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans.
human immunodeficiency virus
nounC1
/ˌhjuː.mən ˌɪm.jə.nəʊ.dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si ˌvaɪə.rəs/A retrovirus that attacks the body's immune system, specifically CD4 cells (T cells), and can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) if left untreated.
human interest
nounB2
/ˌhjuː.mən ˈɪn.trəst/A quality of a story or news report that focuses on the personal, emotional, or relatable experiences of individuals, rather than abstract facts or events.
human leukocyte antigen
nounVery Low (Specialist)
/ˌhjuː.mən ˈluː.kə.saɪt ˈæn.tɪ.dʒən/A protein found on the surface of most cells in the human body that plays a crucial role in the immune system by helping it distinguish between self and non-self.
human nature
nounMedium-High (C1)
/ˌhjuː.mən ˈneɪ.tʃər/The fundamental characteristics, feelings, and behavioral traits common to all people, often considered innate rather than learned.
human papilloma virus
nounMedium-High
/ˌhjuː.mən ˌpæ.pɪˈləʊ.mə ˌvaɪə.rəs/A common group of viruses responsible for various infections, including some that can cause warts and certain cancers, most notably cervical cancer.
human relations
nounMedium-High
/ˌhjuːmən rɪˈleɪʃənz/The study and management of relationships and interactions between people, especially in a workplace or organizational context.
human resources
nounplural-nounC1
/ˌhjuːmən rɪˈzɔːsɪz/the people who work for an organization, considered as an asset to be managed and developed.

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