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(xe-ro-sto-mi-a) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. dryness of the mouth caused by diminished function of the salivary glands due to aging or disease

Example Sentence

He suffered from xerostomia.

Synonyms

dry mouth; mouth dryness; abnormal mouth dryness

Antonyms

excess saliva

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