Hygeia noun. [hʌɪ'dʒi:ǝ] E18.
[Greek hugeia late form of hugieia health, Hugieia goddess of health, from hugiēs healthy.]
The personification of health; a system of sanitation or medical practice.

■ hygeian, Hygeian adjective pertaining to Hygeia, health, or sanitation; healthy: M18.

■ 'hygeist, Hygeist noun an expert in hygiene E18.

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