Definition

1. Noun:
   • Bad breath; unpleasant odor from the mouth: A medical or formal term for the condition of having consistently unpleasant-smelling breath.

Usage

• General Use: "Halitosis" is a formal or clinical term. In everyday conversation, people more commonly say "bad breath."
• Context: It is typically used in medical, dental, or commercial contexts (e.g., mouthwash advertisements).

Examples

• Noun:
  • Persistent halitosis can be a sign of underlying dental problems.
  • The new mouthwash claims to fight halitosis for 24 hours.
  • He was embarrassed by his halitosis and avoided close conversations.

Advanced Usage

• "Chronic halitosis": Refers to long-lasting bad breath that is not easily resolved.
  • Chronic halitosis may require a visit to a dentist or doctor to identify the cause.

Variants and Related Words

• Halitotic (adj): Pertaining to or suffering from halitosis.
  • The patient presented with halitotic breath.

Synonyms

• Bad breath: The common, informal equivalent.
• Fetor oris: A more technical medical term with the same meaning.
• Oral malodor: A clinical term describing the condition.

Antonyms

• Fresh breath: Breath that smells pleasant or neutral.

Noun

1. offensive breath