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Definition of Halitosis

1. Noun. Offensive breath.

Definition of Halitosis

1. Noun. (pathology) The condition of having stale or foul-smelling breath. ¹

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Definition of Halitosis

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Medical Definition of Halitosis

1. Bad breath. Causes include smoking, poor dental hygiene, alcoholism, throat infection, dental infection, sinusitis, lung infection, gum disease, impacted tooth and a foreign body in the nose (children). Regular dental flossing and brushing can reduce this problem. (13 Nov 1997)

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