hygiene

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

Examples of HYGIENE

1. Poor sanitation and hygiene caused many of the soldiers to get sick.
2. He has very poor personal hygiene.
3. 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

Other Medicine Terms

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