health
noun
helθ 
helθ 
1 the condition of a person's body or mindExhaust fumes are bad for your health.to be in poor/good/excellent/the best of healthSmoking can seriously damage your health.mental healthYour (very) good health! (= said before drinking alcohol to express good wishes for somebody's health and happiness) see also ill health2 the state of being physically and mentally healthyHe was nursed back to health by his wife.She was glowing with health and clearly enjoying life.As long as you have your health, nothing else matters.3 the work of providing medical servicesAll parties are promising to increase spending on health.the Health Ministerthe Department of Healthhealth insurancehealth and safety regulations (= laws that protect the health of people at work)4 how successful something isthe health of your marriage/finances Idioms
see a clean bill of health at clean adjective, drink somebody's health at drink verb, propose somebody's health at propose, in rude health at rude