hygiene
/ˈhaɪˌdʒiːn/noun
Those conditions and practices that promote and preserve health.
Example sentence
- “Hygiene is an important consideration in places where food is prepared.”
Related words
sanitaryClean and free from pathogens; hygienic.sanitizeTo rid of microorganisms by cleaning or disinfecting.sterileGermless; free from all living or viable microorganisms.antisepticCapable of preventing microbial infection.quarantineA period, instance, or state of isolation from the general public or from native livestock and flora enacted to prevent the spread of any contagious disease.vaccineThe process of vaccination; immunization, inoculation.