noun

hygiene

hygiene, cleanliness

Good hygiene is important for health.

Good hygiene is important for health.

She practices good dental hygiene.

She practises good dental hygiene.

((hygiene)) practices to maintain health Good hygiene is important for health.

Synonyms: cleanliness, sanitation

From Greek 'hygieinē' (art of health), from 'hygiēs' (healthy).

Think of 'high genes' – even with good genes, you need good hygiene to stay healthy.

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