Cacochylia is a rare medical term used to describe a foul or bad breath. The word is pronounced as /ˌkækəˈkaɪliə/ with the stress on the second syllable. The "caco" part comes from the Greek word "kakos," meaning "bad," while "chylia" comes from the Greek word "khyle," meaning "juice." So, the word literally means "bad juice." Cacochylia is a condition that can result from poor dental hygiene, gum disease or some other underlying medical condition.
Cacochylia is a term that is not widely recognized and does not have an established dictionary definition. However, it can be hypothesized from its etymology that "cacochylia" could be a linguistic amalgamation of two Greek terms: "cac(o)" meaning bad, unpleasant, or defective, and "chylia" denoting a mixture or flow, possibly in reference to bodily fluids. Based on this interpretation, it is possible to suggest a preliminary definition for cacochylia as a condition or state of having a malodorous or abnormal flow of bodily secretions.
It is important to note that this hypothetical definition should be regarded with caution, as "cacochylia" is not a widely recognized term in medical or scientific literature. The absence of concrete information regarding its usage, etymology, or context within any specific field makes it challenging to provide an accurate and comprehensive definition. Therefore, the preliminary definition proposed here is speculative and subject to revision if further study or investigation reveals additional information.
An abnormal state of the gastric juice. 2. Indigestion.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.