Halitosis (Noun)
Meaning
Offensive breath.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- People who neglect regular dental checkups often suffer from halitosis due to untreated gum disease.
- Her coworker subtly handed her a pack of gum due to her embarrassing case of halitosis.
- The dentist made sure his patients understood how to prevent halitosis through proper oral hygiene.
- Bad habits like smoking and infrequent brushing can contribute to chronic halitosis.
- The embarrassing problem of halitosis plagued him for months before he found a lasting solution.