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Hygeia

(hī jē′ə)

noun

Gr. Myth. the goddess of health

Origin: L Hygea < Gr Hygeia, Hygieia < hygiēs: see hygiene

See Hygeia in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Greek Mythology

A daughter of Asclepius and goddess of health.

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