Definition of hygiene
1 : a science of the establishment and maintenance of health
2 : conditions or practices (as of cleanliness) conducive to health has poor personal hygiene Brushing your teeth regularly is an important part of good oral hygiene.
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Examples of hygiene in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples of hygiene from the Web
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Membership dues are $35 per year and members must commit to conducting or helping with hygiene supply drives as well as fundraising events.
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These programs deploy the Muppets to teach, among other things, financial literacy, hygiene and understanding autism.
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The ascendant artist Anicka Yi collaborates with biologists, forensic scientists and perfumers to make art that tests the boundaries of perception and personal hygiene.
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And then when you are called, you are given fresh towels, toiletry products and a hygiene kit.
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A 2010 study published in the journal Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology showed that only about 40 percent of doctors and other health care providers complied with hand hygiene rules in hospitals.
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Concerns about safety and hygiene were addressed only after a federal court ordered improvements in the 1970s, but the courthouse jail was still too small and run down.
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Health officers in both Sacramento and Yolo County have advised parents to keep children away from schools for up to 48 hours after symptoms cease and to use proper hygiene, especially washing hands with soap, to help end the virus’ spread.
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The irony is that according to scattered reports, many Apple stores still have iPhones in stock, thus the massive lines were a waste of time and good hygiene.
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Origin and Etymology 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
HYGIENE Defined for English Language Learners
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: the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean in order to maintain good health
HYGIENE Defined for Kids
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1 : a science that deals with the bringing about and keeping up of good health
2 : conditions or practices (as of cleanliness) necessary for health He has good personal hygiene.
Medical Dictionary
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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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