hygiˈantic,a.rare. [f.Gr. ὑγιαντ-ός curable + -ic.] = next. So hygiˈantics= hygiastics. 1816Bentham Chrestom. 44 Hygiastics or Hygiantics,..the branches of art and science, which appertain to health.Ibid. 45 Sound hygiantic instruction.1824Westm.Rev. I. 62 Hygiantics or Hygiastics.