| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | sanitary science |
| Synonyms: | asepsis, cleanliness, disinfection, hygiene, hygienics |
| Main Entry: | cleaning |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | cleansing |
| Synonyms: | ablution, antisepsis, brushing, catharsis, deodorizing, disinfection, dusting, prophylaxis, purgation, purge, purification, sanitation, scouring, scrubbing, shampooing, sterilization, sweeping, tidying, washing |
| Main Entry: | cleanliness |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | cleanness |
| Synonyms: | asepsis, disinfection, freshness, immaculateness, nattiness, neatness, purity, sanitation, spotlessness, spruceness, sterility, tidiness, trimness |
| Notes: | cleanliness is habitually neat and clean while cleanness is the state of being clean or without dirt |
| Antonyms: | dirtiness, filth, griminess |
| Main Entry: | prophylaxis |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | precaution |
| Synonyms: | prevention, sanitation, treatment |
| Main Entry: | public health |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | community health |
| Synonyms: | epidemiology, hygiene, hygienics, sanitation |