Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Abnormal dryness of the mouth.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Abnormal dryness of the mouth.
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- noun medicine
Abnormal dryness of themouth .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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The bothersome combination of dry mouth and bad breath, also known as xerostomia, can be chalked up as yet another common problem caused by prescription drug use.
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The bothersome combination of dry mouth and bad breath, also known as xerostomia, can be chalked up as yet another common problem caused by prescription drug use.
Dr. Joseph Mercola: How to Lick Bad Breath Fast -- as Easy as 1, 2, 3... 2010
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First of all, it's important to realize that xerostomia is NOT a disease in and of itself.
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• Sjogren's syndrome (an autoimmune disease, causes xerostomia and dry eyes) • Endocrine disorders
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Interestingly, xerostomia can also be a sign of nutritional deficiencies (some drugs are also known to cause a variety of nutritional deficiencies).
Dr. Joseph Mercola: How to Lick Bad Breath Fast -- as Easy as 1, 2, 3... 2010
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First of all, it's important to realize that xerostomia is NOT a disease in and of itself.
Dr. Joseph Mercola: How to Lick Bad Breath Fast -- as Easy as 1, 2, 3... 2010
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Interestingly, xerostomia can also be a sign of nutritional deficiencies (some drugs are also known to cause a variety of nutritional deficiencies).
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• Sjogren's syndrome (an autoimmune disease, causes xerostomia and dry eyes) • Endocrine disorders
Dr. Joseph Mercola: How to Lick Bad Breath Fast -- as Easy as 1, 2, 3... 2010
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Dry mouth, or xerostomia, affects about one in every four Americans, according to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and it puts them at higher risk for tooth decay and gum disease, as well as the problems your wife has encountered.
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Even so, there are some things your wife can do to help alleviate the symptoms of xerostomia.
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