HIC
noun
1. A sudden sound or involuntary movement caused by a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm, often accompanied by a sharp intake of breath.
2. The noise or action produced by a hiccup.
3. A hiccup itself; a brief and involuntary interruption in breathing, characterized by a sudden, involuntary contraction of the diaphragm muscle causing a distinctive sound or sensation.
4. A colloquial term for a hiccup, a common physiological occurrence that typically lasts for a few minutes. It is characterized by a sudden, involuntary contraction of the diaphragm muscle, followed by the closure of the vocal cords, causing a sharp sound or sensation.
5. (in medicine) The acronym for human insulin-like growth factor binding protein complex. HIC refers to a group of proteins that interact with insulin-like growth factors (IGF) to regulate their activities, affecting cell growth and division. These proteins play a crucial role in various physiological processes and are often studied in the context of growth disorders and cancer research.
Overall, the term "hic" generally refers to the sound, action, or physiological phenomenon associated with hiccups.
