xerostoma

/zɪrɒˈstɒmə/

Definitions

1. noun

a dry mouth

“The patient’s xerostoma was a side effect of the medication.”

2. noun

a genus of fungi, especially one that grows in a dry environment

“The xerostoma fungi thrive in arid conditions.”

Synonyms

  • dry mouth
  • oral dryness

Antonyms

  • excessive saliva
  • sialorrhea