health

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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

1. Consumer rights and responsibilities (1 Image)  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
In March 1998, the Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Health Care Industry issued its final report, which included the Consumer ... • Reviewer: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director
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2. Types of health care providers (1 Image)  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
This article describes health professionals who provide primary care, nursing care, and specialty care. This is just one way of organizing the many types o... • Reviewer: Linda Vorvick, MD, Seattle Site Coordinator
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3. Health (1 Image)  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
The word "health" derives from Middle English helthe , meaning hale, hearty, sound in wind and limb. Dictionary definitions allude to soundness and efficie... • Author: JOHN M. LAST
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4. Health  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Health is a measure of quality of life that is difficult to define and measure. In the 1940s, the World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as a "stat... • Author: Delores C. S. James
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