halitosis
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6.4
- noun
- /ˌhæləˈtoʊsɪs/
- Specialized
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halitosis
- Halitosis has been described occasionally as an isolated presenting symptom.
And here's the biggest offender of all personal space invader plus chronic halitosis.
- And here's the biggest offender of all personal space invader plus chronic halitosis.
Examples
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For example, if your gums are bleeding, if you have receding gums, if you have halitosis, any of those things that a lot of people are experiencing.
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That canine's got a serious case of halitosis.
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What if I were exactly like me, except I had really terrible halitosis.
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My wife says I have chronic halitosis.
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Halitosis can lead to rare, but serious, side effects such as spontaneous combustion and moderate to severe pit stains.
Blog text (14) -
Bad breath (halitosis) can be seen in gastrointestinal tract diseases, systemic
Blog text (7) -
Less common indications for adult tonsillectomy include halitosis, chronic cryptic debris, and as an adjunct for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.
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My wife says I have chronic halitosis, and I need to see a dentist.
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The doctor explained that halitosis is often caused by poor dental hygiene.
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If you notice a persistent bad odor when speaking, it might be a sign of halitosis.
Synonyms
Breath that smells very bad like a fart
A strong, very bad smell that makes people feel sick
How Offensive
8
7.9
1
3.8
- Specialized
6
6.4
- US
11
3.0
- Literature
Surface Forms
Morphology
halitosis = halit + osis
Opaque because the root 'halit' is not a standalone English word and the technical medical suffix '-osis' does not allow an average B1 learner to deduce 'unpleasant breath'.
Etymology
The word halitosis comes from the Latin halitus, which means 'breath', and the ending -osis, which means 'a condition'. You can see the same root in inhale and exhale, which are words about breathing. So, halitosis is literally a 'breath condition' and today it means unpleasant or bad breath.