HYGIENE

Hygiene

Hygiene is a set of practices performed for the preservation of health. While in modern medical sciences there is a set of standards of hygiene recommended for different situations, what is considered hygienic or not can vary between different cultures, genders and etarian groups. Some regular hygienic practices may be considered good habits by a society while the neglect of hygiene can be considered disgusting, disrespectful or even threatening.

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hygiene

Noun

  1. The science of health, its promotion and preservation.
  2. Those conditions and practices that promote and preserve health.
    Hygiene is an important consideration in places where food is prepared.
  3. Cleanliness.
    They have poor personal hygiene.


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