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Xerostomia

Also called Dry mouth

DentistryPharmacologyImportant

Subjective sensation of dry mouth resulting from reduced or absent salivary flow, associated with medications, radiation therapy, and Sjogren's syndrome.

Korean

구강건조증(입 마름)

타액 분비 감소 또는 소실로 인한 구강 내 비정상적 건조감; 약물, 방사선 치료 또는 쇼그렌 증후군이 주요 원인이다.

French

Xérostomie(Bouche sèche)

Sécheresse anormale de la bouche due à une réduction ou à l'absence de salive; causes fréquentes : médicaments, radiothérapie et syndrome de Sjögren.

Word parts

  • xer/oRoot(Greek) Dry
  • -iaSuffix(Latin) Condition, state

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