(genetics) an organized international scientific endeavour to determine the complete structure of human genetic material (DNA), identify all the genes, and to understand their function

(by extension) A hump or protuberance on the shoulders or back of an animal. / (figuratively) A rounded topographical feature, such as a mountain or hill.

To hunt humpback whales.

(informal) Something that is particularly outstanding, unusual, or exceptional.

(ophthalmology) The clear, watery fluid that fills the front of the eye between the cornea and the crystalline lens.

The process of hiring and developing employees so that they become more valuable to the organization. / A department within a business, responsible for carrying out this process.

A small hill; a hillock; a knoll. / A ridge or hill of ice in an ice field. / (Scotland) A fistful.

mankind, humanity; humankind; Homo sapiens / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see human, race.

The human race; mankind, humanity; Homo sapiens.

The hump-like projection seen on the back of older people caused by kyphosis of the spine, consequent to osteoporosis; especially seen in women.