Main Entry: health

Pronunciation: \ˈhelth\

Function: noun

Usage: often attrib

1 : the condition of an organism or one of its parts in which it performs its vital functions normally or properly : the state of being sound in body or mind <dental health> <mental health> ; especially : freedom from physical disease and pain <nursed him back to health>—compare disease
2 : the condition of an organism with respect to the performance of its vital functions especially as evaluated subjectively or nonprofessionally <how is your health today>