amyxorrhoea

/ˌæmɪksɒˈrɔɪ.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare congenital or acquired condition in which there is an abnormal absence or underdevelopment of salivary glands.

“The patient was diagnosed with amyxorrhoea, a condition that affects the salivary glands and leads to dry mouth.”

Synonyms

  • hypersialia
  • sialosis

Antonyms

  • sialadenosis