Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
The dental hygienist instructed the patient to practice better oral hygiene to prevent cavities from recurring.

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Recurring means occurring again. In this example, the dental hygienist warns the patient that bad oral hygiene will lead to cavities occurring again.
Hygiene is another HESI A2 vocabulary word. It means "conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness."

Select the Meaning of the Underlined Word in the Sentence