dry mouth

• Condição em que a boca apresenta sensação incomum de secura devido à redução da produção de saliva, frequentemente causada por desidratação, ansiedade, uso de medicamentos ou condições médicas.

A condition where the mouth feels unusually dry due to reduced saliva production, often caused by dehydration, anxiety, medication, or medical conditions.

1. Medical conditionB1formal

   A condition where the mouth feels unusually dry due to reduced saliva production.

   Boca seca

   • Dry mouth can be a side effect of certain medications.
   • He complained of dry mouth during the long flight.
   • Drinking water helps relieve dry mouth symptoms.

2. Nervousness or anxietyB1informal

   A temporary feeling of dryness in the mouth caused by stress, fear, or nervousness.

   Nervosismo ou ansiedade

   • She had dry mouth before her big speech.
   • His dry mouth made it hard to speak during the interview.
   • Public speaking often gives me dry mouth.