HEC or hec may refer to:

Math and science

Habitable Exoplanets Catalog Habitability refers to the adequacy of an environment for human living. Where housing is concerned, there are generally local ordinances which define habitability. If a residence complies with those laws it is said to be habitable. In extreme e ...

HEC syndrome HEC syndrome is a syndrome characterized by hydrocephalus, endocardial fibroelastosis Endocardial fibroelastosis (EFE) is a rare heart disorder usually occurring in children two years old and younger. It may also be considered a reaction to stress ...

, a medical condition characterized by hydrocephalus, endocardial fibroelastosis and cataracts * Highly emetogenic chemotherapy, a term for chemotherapy drugs associated with a high incidence of

chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a common side-effect of many cancer treatments. Nausea and vomiting are two of the most feared cancer treatment-related side effects for cancer patients and their families. In 1983, Coates et al. f ...

* Hyperelliptic curve, a particular type of algebraic curve *

Hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp Insulin resistance (IR) is a pathological condition in which cells fail to respond normally to the hormone insulin. Insulin is a hormone that facilitates the transport of glucose from blood into cells, thereby reducing blood glucose (blood suga ...

, a test to measure insulin resistance *

Hydroxyethyl cellulose Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose. It is widely used in cosmetics, cleaning solutions, and other household products. Hydroxyethyl cellulose and methyl cellulose are frequently used with hydrophobic dru ...

, a gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose

Organizations

* Hautes Études Commerciales (disambiguation), French language business schools in Francophone countries *

Higher Education Commission (disambiguation) Higher Education Commission or Commission on Higher Education may refer to: Asia * Higher Education Commission (Pakistan) * Commission on Higher Education (Philippines) * Office of the Higher Education Commission North America * Higher Learning Co ...

Hongkong Electric Company The Hongkong Electric Company (HEC; ) is one of Hong Kong's two main electricity generation companies, the other being China Light & Power. The company is owned by several companies including Power Assets Holdings, State Grid Corporation of Chi ...

Hotel Ezra Cornell Hotel Ezra Cornell (HEC) is an annual weekend-long educational conference put on by the students of the Cornell School of Hotel Administration for leaders of the hospitality industry. Composed of educational seminars, leisure activities, and food ...

, Cornell Hotel School student-run Hospitality Leadership Conference * Hydro Tasmania, previously known as the Hydro-Electric Commission *

Hyundai Engineering (HEC) Hyundai Engineering (HEC) or Hyundai Engineering Co. is a company established in 1974, that does engineering work covering the entire project life cycle, including feasibility study, basic and detailed design, procuring, commissioning and operat ...

, a Korean firm founded in 1974

People

Nickname

* Hec Clouthier (born 1949), Canadian Member of Parliament *

Hec Crighton Hector Naismith Crighton (April 2, 1900 – April 17, 1967) was a Canadian football coach. He coached 35 seasons of high school Canadian football, and he also rewrote the rule book in 1952. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame ...

(fl. 1952–1986), Canadian Hall-of-Fame high school football coach *

Hec Cyre Hector J. Cyre (October 25, 1901 – August 5, 1971) was an American football tackle, guard, and end for the Green Bay Packers and New York Yankees of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Gonzaga. Biography Cyre ...

(1901–1971), Canadian-born National Football League player *

Hector Dyer Hector ("Hec") Monroe Dyer (June 2, 1910 – May 19, 1990) was an American athlete, winner of a gold medal in 4 × 100 m relay at the 1932 Summer Olympics. Born in Los Angeles, Hector Dyer enrolled at the Stanford University and won the ...

(1910-1990), American sprinter * Hec Edmundson (1886–1964), American basketball coach * Hec Fowler (1892–1987), Canadian ice hockey player * Art Garvey (1900-1973), American National Football League player *

Hec Gervais Hector Joseph "The Friendly Giant" Gervais (November 4, 1933 – July 19, 1997) was a Canadian curler from Edmonton, Alberta. He was a two-time Brier champion and former World Champion. In curling strategy, he is considered to be the inventor of ...

(1934–1997), Canadian curler *

Hec Highton Hector Salisbury Highton (December 10, 1923 – September 28, 1985) was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played twenty-four games in the National Hockey League with the Chicago Black Hawks during the 1943–44 season. On January ...

(1923–1985), Canadian National Hockey League player *

Hector Hogan Hector "Hec" Denis Hogan (15 July 1931, Rockhampton2 September 1960, Brisbane) was an Australian athlete who competed mainly in the 100 yards and 100 metres sprint, where he was seven-times Australian 100 yards champion. He also competed in th ...

(1931-1960), Australian sprinter *

Hec Kilrea Hector Joseph "Hurricane" Kilrea (June 11, 1907 — September 6, 1969) was a Canadian ice hockey forward (ice hockey), forward. He played for the Ottawa Senators (original), Ottawa Senators, Detroit Falcons (hockey), Detroit Falcons, Toronto Mapl ...

(1907–1969), Canadian National Hockey League player *

Hec Lalande Hector Joseph Lalande (November 24, 1934 – August 18, 2010) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre (ice hockey), centre. He played in 151 National Hockey League (NHL) games with the Chicago Black Hawks and Detroit Red Wings between 1954 ...

(1934–2010), Canadian National Hockey League player *

Hector Lépine Joseph Hector "Hec" Lépine (December 7, 1897 — March 29, 1951) was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played 33 games in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens during the 1925–26 season. The rest of his career, whi ...

(1897-1951), Canadian National Hockey League player *

Hector Pothier Hector "Hec" Pothier (born June 12, 1954) is a former professional Canadian football player with the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos. After playing college football at McGill University and at St. Mary's University (Halifax), Pothi ...

(born 1954), former Canadian Football League player * Hector Waller (1900-1942), Royal Australian Navy captain *

Hec Yeomans Hector Richard "Hec" Yeomans, MM (17 February 1895 – 11 September 1968) was an Australian rules footballer who played with St Kilda and Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League (VFL). Early life Yeomans was born in Albert Park, Melbourne, ...

(1895-1968), Australian rules footballer

Given name (presumed)

Hec Davidson Harold Albert "Hec" Davidson (29 March 1908 – 24 May 1976) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne Football Club, Melbourne in the Australian Football League, Victorian Football League (VFL). Originally from Sale Footbal ...

(1908–1976), former Australian rules footballer *

Hec McKay Hector Alexander McKay (15 December 1904 – 15 March 1969) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the VFL. A defender, McKay debuted for South Melbourne in 1926 and won their Best and Fairest In Australian s ...

(fl. 1904–1935), Australian rules footballer *

Hec Oakley Hec Oakley (10 January 1909 – 19 December 1998) was an Australian cricketer. He played 28 first-class cricket matches for Victoria between 1930 and 1939. He played for St. Kilda in Victorian district cricket from 1929 to 1948. See also * L ...

(1909–1998), Australian cricketer

Other uses

* Hollerith Electronic Computer, Britain's first mass-produced business computer *

Header Error Control CRC-based framing is a kind of frame synchronization used in Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) and other similar protocols. The concept of CRC-based framing was developed by StrataCom, Inc. in order to improve the efficiency of a pre-standard As ...

, a method used in some telecommunication protocols * HDMI Ethernet Channel, technology that consolidates video, audio and data streams into a single HDMI cable * the title character of ''

Hec Ramsey ''Hec Ramsey'' is an American television series that aired on NBC from 1972 to 1974, starring Richard Boone. The series was created by Jack Webb's production company, Mark VII Limited in association with Universal's television productions. The ...

'', a television Western (1972–1974) *

Heckington railway station Heckington railway station is located in the village of Heckington in Lincolnshire, England. The old station building houses the Heckington Station Railway and Heritage Museum. History The station was opened by the Boston, Sleaford and Midlan ...

, England; National Rail station code HEC * HEC-meeting, the Heart of Europe Bio-Crystallography Meeting *

Human equivalent concentration The term human equivalent is used in a number of different contexts. This term can refer to human equivalents of various comparisons of animate and inanimate things. Animal models in chemistry and medicine Animal models are used to learn more abou ...

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