health

'helth

noun

(1) the condition of an organism or one of its parts in which it performs its vital functions normally or properly the state of being sound in body or mind ; esp freedom from physical disease and pain -- compare disease (2) the condition of an organism with respect to the performance of its vital functions esp. as evaluated subjectively or nonprofessionally

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Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary, 3rd Edition

health

helth

(1) The state of the organism when it functions optimally without evidence of disease or abnormality. (2) A state of dynamic balance in which an individual's or a group's capacity to cope with all the circumstances of living is at an optimal level. (3) A state characterized by anatomic, physiologic, and psychological integrity, ability to perform personally valued family, work, and community roles; ability to deal with physical, biologic, psychological, and social stress; a feeling of well-being, and freedom from the risk of disease and untimely death. [A.S. haelth]

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Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 28th Edition

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