By definition, halitosis is simply the medical term used when referring to bad breath.
The word "halitus" is Latin for breath. Attach the Greek suffix "osis" which means condition and you have a fancy term for bad breath.
Bad Breath
By Shawn Watson, About.com
Updated June 27, 2009
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By definition, halitosis is simply the medical term used when referring to bad breath.
The word "halitus" is Latin for breath. Attach the Greek suffix "osis" which means condition and you have a fancy term for bad breath.
Bad Breath
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