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health risk

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Something that endangers a person's health; any situation, condition or practice that raises the likelihood of illness, disease or injury.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: government, healthcare, medicine, sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

A possibility that an individual will incur medical care expenses, illness-related costs, or other health-related losses that an insurer may be required to cover.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, insurance

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