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hygiene Definition


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hygiene
noun
    1. The practice or study of preserving one's health and preventing the spread of disease, especially by keeping oneself and one's surroundings clean.
    2. Sanitary principles and practices.
      Thesaurus: cleanliness, sanitation, sterility, disinfection, hygienics, purity, salubrity.
Etymology: 16c: from Greek hygieia health.



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