American English pronunciation
How to pronounce hygienist
IPA transcription: [,haɪ'ɡinɪst]
Pronunciation variants: [,haɪ'ɡinɪst][,haɪ'ɡɛnɪst]
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Noun
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a medical specialist in hygiene
Usage examples
- Herpes whitlows are frequently found among dentists and dental hygienists.
- In Ontario, dental hygienists may take further training to become a restorative dental hygienist.