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Noun dry mouth has 1 sense
  1. xerostomia, dry mouth - abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva
    --1 is a kind of dryness, waterlessness, xerotes

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Dry Mouth

Definition: Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is a condition characterized by a lack of saliva production in the mouth.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A medical condition where one experiences an abnormal reduction in saliva flow.
  2. Noun: A symptom of dehydration, certain medications, or medical conditions causing mouth dryness.

Usages:

  1. Medical Usage:

    2. A dry mouth can be a side effect of radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.

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  2. General Usage:

    3. I woke up with a dry mouth after sleeping with my mouth open all night.

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