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Xerostomia
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Dry mouth. It occurs when the body is not able to make enough saliva. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
An oral condition in which salivary flow is reduced. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A disorder characterized by reduced salivary flow in the oral cavity. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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