hygiene
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.hy·giene
noun \ˈhī-ˌjēn also hī-ˈ\Definition of HYGIENE
1
: a science of the establishment and maintenance of health
2
: conditions or practices (as of cleanliness) conducive to health
— hy·gien·ist \hī-ˈjē-nist, ˈhī-ˌjē-, hī-ˈje-\ noun
See Examples of HYGIENE
- Poor sanitation and hygiene caused many of the soldiers to get sick.
- He has very poor personal hygiene.
- Brushing your teeth regularly is an important part of good dental hygiene.
Origin of HYGIENE
French hygiène & New Latin hygieina, from Greek, neuter plural of hygieinos healthful, from hygiēs healthy; akin to Sanskrit su well and to Latin vivus living — more at quick
First Known Use: 1671
hy·giene
noun \ˈhī-ˌjēn also hī-ˈ\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of HYGIENE
1
: a science of the establishment and maintenance of health—see industrial hygiene, mental hygiene
2
: conditions or practices (as of cleanliness) conducive to health
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