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xe·ros·to·mi·a
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Princeton's WordNet
xerostomia, dry mouthnoun
abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva
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xerostomianoun
Abnormal dryness of the mouth.
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Xerostomia
Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is dryness in the mouth, which may be associated with a change in the composition of saliva, or reduced salivary flow, or have no identifiable cause. This symptom is very common and is often seen as a side effect of many types of medication. It is more common in older people (mostly because this group tend to take several medications) and in people who breathe through their mouths. Dehydration, radiotherapy involving the salivary glands, chemotherapy and several diseases can cause reduced salivation (hyposalivation), or a change in saliva consistency and hence a complaint of xerostomia. Sometimes there is no identifiable cause, and there may sometimes be a psychogenic reason for the complaint.
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xerostomia
Xerostomia is a medical condition characterized by dry mouth due to reduced or absent saliva flow. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including dehydration, certain medications, aging, or as a side effect of certain medical treatments or diseases. Despite not being a disease itself, it can lead to complications such as gum disease and tooth decay.
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Xerostomia
Xerostomia is the medical term for the subjective symptom of dryness in the mouth, which may be associated with a change in the composition of saliva, reduced salivary flow, or have no identifiable cause. Xerostomia is sometimes colloquially called pasties, cottonmouth, drooth, or doughmouth. This symptom is very common, and is often seen as a side effect of many types of medication. It is more common in older people and in persons who breathe through their mouths. Dehydration, radiotherapy involving the salivary glands and several diseases can cause hyposalivation or a change in saliva consistency and hence a complaint of xerostomia. Sometimes there is no identifiable cause, and there may be a psychogenic reason for the complaint.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Xerostomia
zē-rō-stō′mi-a, n. abnormal dryness of the mouth.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Xerostomia
Decreased salivary flow.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of xerostomia in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of xerostomia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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