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xerostomia

/ˌzɪr.əˈstoʊ.mi.ə/

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noun

/ˌzɪr.əˈstoʊ.mi.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся аномальной сухостью во рту из-за сниженной или отсутствующей выработки слюны.

A medical condition characterized by an abnormal dryness of the mouth due to reduced or absent saliva production.

uncountable

  1. Dry mouth conditionC1formalmedical

    An abnormal dryness of the mouth caused by reduced saliva production.

    ruСухость во рту

    • Xerostomia can be a side effect of certain medications.
    • Patients with xerostomia often have difficulty swallowing.
    • Drinking water frequently helps manage xerostomia symptoms.

    Synonymscottonmouthdry mouth

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