xerostomia

[ zeer-uh-stoh-mee-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. dryness of the mouth caused by diminished function of the salivary glands due to aging, disease, drug reaction, etc.

xerostomia

/ ˌziːrəˈstəʊmɪə /

noun

1. abnormal lack of saliva; dryness of the mouth

Word History and Origins

Origin of xerostomia¹

1885–90; xero- + New Latin -stomia a condition of the mouth, as specified by the 1st element; -stome, -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of xerostomia¹

C19: from xero- + -stom ( e ) + -ia

Example Sentences

Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is a rare condition, connected with lack of salivary secretion.

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