Definition of Xerostomia

1. Noun. Abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva.

Exact synonyms: Dry Mouth
Generic synonyms: Dryness, Waterlessness, Xerotes

Definition of Xerostomia

1. Noun. (medicine) Abnormal dryness of the mouth. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Xerostomia

1. A dryness of the mouth from salivary gland dysfunction, often seen in patients with Sjogren syndrome. (30 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Xerostomia

xerophytism
xerophytisms
xeropthalmia
xeropthalmias
xeroradiogram
xeroradiograms
xeroradiograph
xeroradiographs
xeroradiography
xeroseral
xerosere
xeroseres
xeroses
xerostoma
xerostomia (current term)
xerostomias
xerostomic
xerotes
xerothermic
xerothermic period
xerothermic periods
xerotripsis
xerox copies
xerox copy
xeroxable
xeroxed

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