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regimen

reg·i·men [ réjjəmən, réjjə mèn ] (plural reg·i·mens)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. program to improve health: a prescribed or recommended program of medication, diet, exercise, or other measures intended to improve health or fitness, or stabilize a medical condition

2. government: a government or form of government ( archaic )

3. industry science 
Same as  regime (sense 5)


[14th century. < Latin regimen "rule, government" < regere "to rule"]
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