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xerostomia

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xer·o·sto·mi·a  (zîr-stm-)
n.
Abnormal dryness of the mouth.
[New Latin xrostomia : xero- + Greek -stomos, mouthed; see ozostomia.]
xerostomia [ˌziːrəˈstəʊmɪə]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) abnormal lack of saliva; dryness of the mouth
[from xero- + -stom(e) + -ia]
xerostomia
an abnormal dryness of the mouth, caused by lack of normal secretion of saliva.
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Noun1.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)
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Don't be down in the mouth by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
3) Xerostomia is another side effect of radiation therapy that can persist for years following treatment.
The effects of radiation therapy for cancer treatment on oral health by Adams, Jada; Blanchard, Cayla; Dudek, Kayla; Keller, Brandi / Access
ABSTRACT Xerostomia or dry mouth syndrome is a common but often overlooked condition, which can contribute to tooth decay, oral mucosal lesions, halitosis, and greatly affect an individual's quality of life.
Over the counter xerostomia remedies currently available in Canada by Gorovenko, Mariana R.; Clark, D. Christopher; Aleksejuniene, Jolanta / Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene
 
 
 
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