halitosis

halitosis Definition

☆ hali·to·sis (hal′i tō′sis)

noun

bad-smelling breath

Etymology: ModL < L halitus, breath (< halare, to breathe) + -osis

halitosis Usage Examples

Converse of object

have: Many of the people who have halitosis, do not even know it.
treat: We recommend our Fresh Breath Kit which features 6 dedicated and specifically chosen products for you to use at home to treat halitosis.
know: And you'll wonder if this has anything to do with, I don't know, halitosis!

Adjective modifier

chronic: Who among us has not, while composing a " Dear John " letter, fretted over whether to hyphenate " chronic halitosis " ?

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