halitosis
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Noun — Chronic bad breath.
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Etymology
Coined in 1874 from Latin halitus ("breath") plus the Greek-derived medical suffix denoting a condition or disease.
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What does “halitosis” mean?
The word “halitosis” means chronic bad breath. In plain terms, the clinical term for persistent bad breath.
How do you pronounce “halitosis”?
“Halitosis” is pronounced hal-ih-TOH-sihs (/hæl.ɪˈtoʊ.sɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “halitosis” in a sentence?
Here is “halitosis” used in a sentence: “The dentist said her halitosis was caused by gum disease.”
What part of speech is “halitosis”?
“Halitosis” is a noun.
Where does the word “halitosis” come from?
The word “halitosis” dates back to around 1874 and comes from Latin. Coined in 1874 from Latin halitus ("breath") plus the Greek-derived medical suffix denoting a condition or disease.