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Health Supplies

/hɛlθ səˈplaɪz/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Items or products used to maintain or improve health.

    "The pharmacy stocks a variety of health supplies, including vitamins and first aid kits."
  2. 2

    Materials or equipment necessary for health-related activities.

    "During the pandemic, many people turned to online stores to purchase health supplies like masks and sanitizers."

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The term 'health' originates from Old English 'hælth', meaning 'wholeness, a state of being sound in body, mind, or spirit'. 'Supplies' comes from the Latin 'supplere', meaning 'to fill up, complete', evolving through Middle English to denote provisions or materials needed for a purpose.

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