n, often attrib  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 <dental >  <mental >  : esp  :  freedom from physical disease and pain <nursed him back to >  - compare DISEASE   2  :  the condition of an organism with respect to the performance of its vital functions esp. as evaluated subjectively or nonprofessionally <how is your today>  .
 
 
 
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