antisialic

/æntɪˈsɪælɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or characterized by a reduction in the secretion of saliva.

“The dentist said that her patient’s antisialic medication was the cause of her dry mouth.”

2. noun

A substance or agent that inhibits salivation.

“The patient’s medication had an antisialic effect, reducing her mouth’s moisture levels.”

Synonyms

  • antisalivary
  • antisialogogic

Antonyms

  • salivary
  • sialogogic