Homeostatic model assessment
Homeostatic Model Assessment (HOMA)
Homeostatic Model Assessment (HOMA) is a method used in the field of medicine and endocrinology to quantify insulin resistance and beta-cell function. It is a computational method that uses fasting plasma glucose and insulin concentrations to estimate steady state beta cell function and insulin resistance.
Pronunciation
Homeostatic Model Assessment is pronounced as /hoʊmiːəˈstætɪk ˈmɒdəl əˈsɛsmənt/.
Etymology
The term "Homeostatic Model Assessment" is derived from the concept of homeostasis, which refers to the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions. The term "model assessment" refers to the evaluation of a mathematical or computational model.
Related Terms
- Insulin resistance: A condition in which cells in the body are resistant to the effects of insulin, leading to increased blood sugar.
- Beta-cell: A type of cell in the pancreas that produces and releases insulin.
- Glucose: A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
- Insulin: A hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
- Endocrinology: The branch of medicine and biology dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones.
- Homeostasis: The state of steady internal, physical, and chemical conditions maintained by living systems.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Homeostatic model assessment
- Wikipedia's article - Homeostatic model assessment
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