Halitosis

Pronunciation: /hælɪˈtoʊsɪs/

Definitions of halitosis

noun a medical term for bad breath

Example Sentences

A1 Halitosis is a medical term for bad breath.

A2 Many people suffer from halitosis due to poor oral hygiene.

B1 Halitosis can be caused by bacteria in the mouth or digestive system.

B2 Regular dental check-ups can help prevent halitosis.

C1 Chronic halitosis may be a sign of an underlying health issue.

C2 Halitosis can have a negative impact on a person's social interactions.

Examples of halitosis in a Sentence

formal Halitosis is a medical term used to describe bad breath.

informal I heard that using mouthwash can help with halitosis.

slang Dude, your halitosis is killing me. Brush your teeth!

figurative The company's financial troubles were like a lingering halitosis that couldn't be ignored.

Grammatical Forms of halitosis

• plural: halitoses
• comparative: more halitotic
• superlative: most halitotic
• present tense: has halitosis
• future tense: will have halitosis
• perfect tense: has had halitosis
• continuous tense: is having halitosis
• singular: halitosis
• positive degree: halitosis
• infinitive: to have halitosis
• gerund: having halitosis
• participle: halitosis

Origin and Evolution of halitosis

First Known Use: 1874 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'halitosis' originated from the Latin word 'halitus' which means breath, combined with the suffix '-osis' indicating a medical condition.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in a medical context to describe bad breath as a symptom of an underlying condition, 'halitosis' has evolved to become a commonly used term in everyday language to refer to bad breath in general.