halitosis
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hal·i·to·sis

noun \ˌha-lə-ˈtō-səs\

Definition of HALITOSIS

: a condition of having fetid breath

Origin of HALITOSIS

New Latin, from Latin halitus breath, from halare to breathe — more at exhale
First Known Use: 1874

hal·i·to·sis

noun \ˌhal-ə-ˈtō-səs\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; hal·i·to·ses \-ˌsēz\ (audio pronunciation)

Medical Definition of HALITOSIS

: a condition of having fetid breath

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