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DRY MOUTH
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Abnormal dryness of the mouth resulting from decreased secretion of saliva
Synonyms:
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Hypernyms ("dry mouth" is a kind of...):
dryness; waterlessness; xerotes (the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water))
Context examples:
Anethole trithione is a bile secretion-stimulating drug that restores salivation and relieves the discomfort of dry mouth in chemotherapy-induced xerostomia.
(Anetholtrithion, NCI Thesaurus)
It is being studied as a treatment for dry mouth caused by radiation therapy to the head and neck.
(Cevimeline, NCI Dictionary)
Cevimeline is being studied as a treatment for dry mouth caused by radiation therapy to the head and neck.
(Cevimeline, NCI Thesaurus)
It is also being studied as a treatment for dry mouth caused by radiation therapy to the head and neck.
(Cevimeline hydrochloride, NCI Dictionary)
Symptoms include double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, and muscle weakness.
(Botulism, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
They can also cause dry mouth and constipation.
(Overactive Bladder, NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale 17 Item (HAMD-17) Anxiety somatic: physiological concomitants of anxiety such as gastro-intestinal (dry mouth, wind, indigestion, diarrhea, cramps, belching), cardiovascular (palpitations, headaches), respiratory (hyperventilation, sighing), urinary frequency, sweating.
(HAMD-17 - Somatic Anxiety, NCI Thesaurus)
Signs of dehydration in babies and young children include a dry mouth and tongue, crying without tears, no wet diapers for 3 hours or more, a high fever and being unusually sleepy or drowsy.
(Dehydration, NIH)
You should see a doctor immediately if you suspect poisoning or if you have: • Vomited for longer than 24 hours • Blood in the vomit • Severe abdominal pain • Headache and stiff neck • Signs of dehydration, such as dry mouth, infrequent urination or dark urine
(Nausea and Vomiting, NIH)
Long-term side effects of cancer treatment include heart, lung, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract problems; pain, numbness, tingling, loss of feeling, or heat or cold sensitivity in the hands or feet; fatigue; hearing loss; cataracts; and dry eyes or dry mouth.
(Long-term side effect, NCI Dictionary)
