hygienist - Definition from the NURSES, DOCTORS, ETC topic - MEDICINE

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hygienist
noun

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[countable] British English

MN someone who helps a dentist by cleaning patients' teeth and giving advice about keeping teeth healthy [= dental hygienist American English]

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