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hygiastic, a.|haɪ-, hɪdʒɪˈæstɪk|
[ad. Gr. ὑγιαστικ-ός curative, f. ὑγιάζειν to heal, f. ὑγιής healthy.]
Relating to health; sanitary, hygienic.
1670Maynwaring Vita Sana Pref. 3 The Hygiastick Laws and Rules hereafter prescribed. 1855Mayne Expos. Lex., Having power to heal: hygieastic. 1884Health Exhib. Catal. 72/2 Improved Hygiastic Ventilating Grate.
So hygiˈastics n., the science of health, hygiene.
1816[see hygiantic]. 1855Mayne Expos. Lex., Hygieastica,..hygieastics. |