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Trench Mouth

Definitions:

noun

1. An acute bacterial infection that affects the gums and surrounding tissues, causing severe inflammation, ulcers, and bad breath; typically caused by poor oral hygiene or stress.

2. A term used to describe a severe, dirty, or unhygienic condition or situation.

Sample Sentences:

noun, sense 1:

My dentist told me that I have trench mouth due to my neglected oral hygiene.

During World War I, many soldiers suffered from trench mouth due to unsanitary conditions in the trenches.

noun, sense 2:

The state of the public restroom was absolutely disgusting; it was like a trench mouth.

After weeks of neglect, my kitchen had turned into a trench mouth of unwashed dishes and spoiled food.

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