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  • noun Washing of one's hands

Etymologies

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hand +‎ washing

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Examples

  • I had a blog prepared detailing my lesson in handwashing clothes after my "washing machine" broke, but it disappeared so I'll have to search for it and post it later.

    Archive 2007-09-01 Jenni's life at the moment 2007

  • I had a blog prepared detailing my lesson in handwashing clothes after my "washing machine" broke, but it disappeared so I'll have to search for it and post it later.

    Jenni's life at the moment Jenni's life at the moment 2007

  • Concern over the spread of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus has prompted renewed calls for preventive measures such as handwashing and the cleaning of facilities and schools where cases have been found.

    Putting Superbugs on the Defensive 2007

  • Further, you will find that the earmarks being cited, as proof of his "handwashing" in passed Bills, were never written by Sen. Bennet.

    Squarestate - Front Page Just Anita 2010

  • The maintenance phase, after initial implementation of low-tech measures such as handwashing and removal of unneeded catheters, saw no rebound in catheter-related infections, Peter J. Pronovost, MD, PhD, of J.hns Hopkins, and colleagues reported online in Keystone ICU initiative dropped catheter-related interventions from a mean of 7.7 and median of 2.2 per 1,000 catheter days down to 1.3 and 0, respectively.

    MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians 2010

  • Simple measures such as handwashing and cleaning equipment and rooms can prevent the spread of infection that can lead to sepsis.

    Dose.ca Celebrity briefs 2009

  • Simple measures such as handwashing and cleaning equipment and rooms can prevent the spread of infection that can lead to sepsis.

    Dose.ca Celebrity briefs 2009

  • Simple measures such as handwashing and cleaning equipment and rooms can prevent the spread of infection that can lead to sepsis.

    Dose.ca Celebrity briefs 2009

  • The school also issued reminders for students to practice basic hygiene such as handwashing and covering coughs.

    Summit Daily News - Top Stories 2009

  • Simple measures such as handwashing and cleaning equipment and rooms can prevent the spread of infection that can lead to sepsis.

    canada.com Top Stories 2009

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