Definition

In physiology, this term refers to the breath or the vapor that is exhaled from the body when it is warm.

Example

The doctor noted the patient's halitus during the examination.

Conversation

I read that halitus can tell a lot about a person’s health.

Really? I never thought about breath that way.

Yeah, it's interesting how our bodies give off signals like that through halitus.

Totally! It's like our own personal health indicator.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Halitus is derived from Latin 'halitus' (meaning breath or vapor). The word refers to the act of breathing or the vapor that is exhaled.

Memory Tip

Think of 'halitus' as relating to 'breath' or 'vapor' — it helps you remember that it refers to the essence of breathing.

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