HYGIENIST

hygienist

(noun) a medical specialist in hygiene

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hygienist (plural hygienists)

A person skilled in hygienics, but especially a dental assistant who cleans teeth etc

Source: Wiktionary


Hy"gi*en*ist, n.

Definition: One versed in hygiene.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SUPERFETATION

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