xerostomia

xer·o·sto·mi·a  (zîr-stm-)

n.

Abnormal dryness of the mouth.

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[New Latin xrostomia : xero- + Greek -stomos, mouthed; see ozostomia.]

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xerostomia

an abnormal dryness of the mouth, caused by lack of normal secretion of saliva.

See also: Disease and Illness

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Noun

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xerostomia - abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva dry mouth dryness, waterlessness, xerotes - the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)