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salutogenic

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Able to cause human health and well-being.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • We should reconsider the purported salutogenic benefits of chocolate consumption in light of new evidence.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Latin salus- health Greek -genic able to create