xerostomia

/zɛrɒsˈtɒmiə/; /zɛrˈɒstəmɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

a medical condition characterized by dry mouth due to reduced or absent saliva flow

“She visited the dentist due to a persistent case of xerostomia.”

Synonyms

  • dry mouth
  • hyposecretion

Antonyms

  • hyposalivation
  • sialorrhea