HYGIENE


Meaning of HYGIENE in English

■ noun conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.

Origin

C16: via Fr. from mod. L. hygieina , from Gk hugieinē (tekhnē) '(art) of health', from hugiēs 'healthy'.

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