hygeian

adjective

hy·​ge·​ian

(ˈ)hī¦jēən

1

usually capitalized : of or relating to Hygeia, the ancient Greek goddess of health

2

: of or relating to health or to medical practice

Word History

Etymology

Hygeia, ancient Greek goddess of health (from Latin Hygea, from Greek Hygieia, from hygieia health, from hygiēs sound, healthy) + English -an

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